Getting muddy for the Williams Syndrome Foundation

Rosanne Hargreaves is raising money for Williams Syndrome Foundation

Participants: Rosie, Tom & Peter Hargreaves, Miriam & Dave Birrell, Jo &Mike Hawkins, Helen & Owen O'Connor, Sarah Holland, Cari Darvill, Hugo Biggs, Amanda Savill, Jacqui Cowlard

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Back 2 The Trenches · 15 March 2016

The Williams Syndrome Foundation was formed in 1980 and is run by parents for parents of children with this rare condition which causes heart and kidney problems and learning difficulties. It desperately needs funds to finance its ambitious research and family support programmes which include national conventions and regional meetings.

Story

Williams Syndrome is a rare chromosome deletion which occurs at random and affects 1 in 20,000 in the UK., Rosie and Tom's eldest son Finley was born with WS and diagnosed at 9 months. He is now 4 years old.

Williams Syndrome brings many physical and mental challenges and is characterised by medical problems including cardiovascular disease, developmental delay and learning disabilities. These often occur alongside strong verbal skills (but with a lack of understanding), a very sociable personality and an affinity to music. 

The Williams Syndrome Foundation provides invaluable support and information to families, the guidelines, research and advice that the WSF provides helps families affected by WS feel more in control. Raising Finley to his full potential whilst managing his medical and developmental issues isn't easy! 

The WSF is run for parents by parents. There are no paid fundraisers and all funds go directly to research and welfare.

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Total
£1,921.85
+ £417.50 Gift Aid
Online
£1,921.85
Offline
£0.00

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