Josh’s Journey

Joshua Baker was born on 27th November 2005 seemingly healthy then at 2 weeks old in an emergency situation he underwent the first of what was to be many open heart surgeries as well as countless other minor procedures for a congenital heart defect and now musculoskeletal deformities.

Today at 15 years old Josh is facing what most would consider to be one of their worst fears, the loss of a leg. Despite Doctor’s trying all they can this is now the only option and the only way that Josh can have his independence back.

Josh is without a doubt an inspiration to us all, a real warrior. A happy cheerful lad, always smiling and despite his health is a typical teenage boy.

Covid has had a massive impact on the family due to shielding, no school for his sisters, little work for the parents due to social distancing and now they have another challenge - adapting the house to support his needs, some of which will be government funded the rest we’re relying on people’s generosity to make their lives more comfortable and to ease the financial burden so they can concentrate on the important thing, family.

Please walk with him #josh’sjourney