As I’m sure most of you are aware, my little cousin Mia is in a wheelchair. She’s 7 now. When she was born, she suffered a brain injury, which actually nearly killed her. She has cerebral palsy (she can’t stand up or walk), has epilepsy, she can’t talk but she’s full of character.
Life can be hard for Mia, and children like her. They need a lot of attention and help every day. Matt and Liz (Mia’s mum and dad) have to pretty much do everything for Mia - carry her around, push her around in her wheelchair, feed her, give her medications, entertain her…the list goes on. It can be really exhausting.

Well, Demelza, the amazing charity I’m running for, provide much needed respite for families and kids like Mia. The families can go and enjoy social activities with other families who have disabled children. The siblings can play and get to know other kids who have disabled brothers or sisters. They have a lovely hydrotherapy pool that families can use, as well as offering music and art therapy. But the main thing is the short break respite that Demelza offers. It’s truly a lifeline to families. Kids like Mia can go and stay overnight and be cared for 24/7. Demelza have highly trained nurses and health care assistants who take care of the children and all their medical needs. This can offer a wonderful rest for parents/carers, allowing them to ‘recharge’ their batteries.
Unfortunately for a lot of the children under Demelza’s care, their medical needs or conditions can mean they are ‘life limited’. This means they are unlikely to live as long as others. Demelza also help families with end of life care, and can be a huge support during such a difficult time.

Unfortunately they are only part funded by the government and therefore need to raise a lot of money each year to continue helping so many families.

Please help me raise money to such a great charity.