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Weʼve raised £2,087 to Help raise funds for intensive physiotherapy, equipment, accessible sports classes to recover his ability to walk on his own.
- Bracknell, UK
- Funded on Wednesday, 31st March 2021
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Story
Jenson was a 2yr old boy who had been diagnosed with a brain tumour. In November 2017 he developed hydrocephalus causing pressure to build up in the brain. Whilst under going major surgery to remove the tumour he acquired a brain injury and developed Posterior fossa syndrome. He lost all his mobility and muscle tone. He could not speak,eat,walk,sit up or move his head. This syndrome can take children years to recover and no one knows if he'll regain all the mobility he had.
He was referred to a neuro rehabilitation centre called The Children's Trust in January 2018 and remained there for 4mths until May 2018. He fought hard to regain as many physical skills as possible and managed to go back to pre-school and make friends. He then suffered a devastating blow as his tumour began to grow back in 2019. He has been on weekly chemotherapy and finished his last treatment during Lockdown in July 2020.He continues to remain stable with the next scan in June. We have funded his physio, swimming lessons, horse riding, martial arts and sought the kindness of an accessible football club called Bobicats, that helps all children with mobility and neurodivergent conditions.
By publishing our book Don't Think Use Instinct we hope to raise funds for Jenson to continue the progress he is making. Our book us available on Amazon .Go straight to the link here: Don't Think Use Instinct
Jenson was nominated and won Tru Little Inspirational Hero 2022, His dedication and hard work did not go unnoticed as he then went on to win Pride of Bracknell Forest Young Persons Gold Award in April 2023.
His family have been by his side since day one. He has a brother & Sister Mason & Sophia-Rose. The great progress which has allowed him to attend a mainstream Primary School needs to continue. Jenson is standing unaided but needs more stamina to keep standing and therefore still requires 24hr care because of his uncontrolled balance and coordination.
This money will enable ongoing rehabilitation using specialist equipment to improve his chances of walking independently. Having a child with an acquired brain injury is a profound life changing experience. Balancing family life with Jensons recovery remains challenging but as a family we hope to get Jenson back on his feet so he can play football and enjoy being independent.
Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read our story, we appreciate your time and kindness.
Updates
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- 1 day ago
Kim Shamtally
1 day agoWell this has been an eventful last twelve months. As a family we are seeking funding towards getting Jenson a bigger orthotic suit but the current charities we have approached have all said no. Which is a bitter disappointment considering how much help he would get by wearing one. Stabilizing his balance and coordination has taken many years to achieve and throughout school, access to activities is harder with a walker than if he could reach things without it. With all the rejections we are still trying saving a little every month.
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- 4 years ago
Kim Shamtally
4 years agoJenson has been battling through the isolation period of Covid 19..we've had 8wks of home schooling,exercise, video calls with physio, Salt, consultants and chemo treatments. There are 6wks left of chemo and an anxious wait for the scan. We are keeping our fingers crossed that it's gone. Thank you to everyone who continues to support us..your donations make a difference xx
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- 4 years ago
Kim Shamtally
4 years agoAmazing.....we've done it! Thank you so much for your support. Everything we do to help him become more independent helps. Today's scan results showed another reduction in tumour size. He's getting stronger and each person involved has helped to achieve this. 2020 will be a great year xx
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53
Chris Parry
May 18, 2020
£10.00
Nathalie
Dec 23, 2019
wishing you and your family all the best xxx Nathalie and Simon
Anonymous
Dec 23, 2019
£15.00
Joseph Enever
Dec 23, 2019
Sending you our love and wishing you all the best from Magnus, Veida, Em and Joe, Jenson is an inspiration. We hope this helps and that you reach the target.
Anonymous
Nov 17, 2019
£20.00
Vicky Walsh
Nov 10, 2019
I saw this post on my brother’s account-Jon Walsh. Good luck! Xx
Anonymous
Nov 9, 2019
Good luck
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Kim Shamtally
Bracknell, UK
I'm Jensons Mum, I have been with him since the day of his diagnosis. Every step he takes I fight for his right to receive the rehabilitation he needs. Brain injury is a profound life changing experience and affects everyone in the family. Together we hope to raise awareness.