Just4Children are raising funds to give Harris the support he needs to access vital therapies and specialist equipment.

When my wonderful friend Sarah told me she had signed up to the Dundee Kiltwalk to raise money for my nephew, Harris I knew I had to join her.

In January 2022 Harris was born 10 weeks early. He spent the first 9 weeks of his life in Kirkcaldy Neonatal Intensive Care unit where he had a very difficult start.

Due to his premature birth and health struggles in his early weeks, Harris was found to have bilateral cystic PVL (peri ventricular leukomalacia). PVL is a brain injury to the white matter of the brain, in Harris’ case causing cysts to form . The week before Harris’ first Christmas his mum and dad received the devestating news that Harris likely had Cerebral Palsy. This was later confirmed just a week before his first birthday on the 18th of January 2023.

Early interventions and therapies are crucial to children like Harris to give them the best opportunity for the reaching their full potential. Having the opportunity to take part in as much therapy as possible and having the right equipment to support this helps the brain ‘rewire’ itself, creating new pathways and ultimately giving children the best chance to make progress with their abilities.

Unfortunately, the support available to Harris from the NHS is minimal and his family are funding many of the therapies and equipment themselves.

Harris’ family would love to see him be able to walk independently in the future. To achieve this they have to ensure they give him every opportunity to access the vital therapies and equipment necessary for him to make as much progress as he can.

This is why we are now fundraising to support Harris on his journey.

Please follow Harris’ CP journey, if you don’t already:

instagram: harris_the_hero25

Any donation you can make is hugely, hugely appreciated and means the world.

With huge thanks from Sarah, Vicki and all of Harris’ family xx