Three-year-old Scarborough boy supports launch of national charity’s fundraising campaign
A three-year-old Scarborough boy has launched a national charity fundraising campaign to help 30 other children receive the help he received to improve his mobility.
Percy Whitehead has launched an ambitious fundraising campaign for the charity which changed his life.
The Movement Centre in Oswestry, Shropshire, hopes to win the backing of 30 different businesses, organisations, groups or individuals, who will each fundraise and donate £1,500 in its “30 for 30” fundraising campaign.
The total sum of £45,000 would ensure every child, who is currently on the waiting list for specialist Targeted Training physiotherapy at The Movement Centre, would receive the specialist equipment they need to begin their journey to independence.
Percy’s mum, Sarah Wilkinson, said: “The team at The Movement Centre have been wonderful for Percy. His development has been incredible and I can honestly say he wouldn’t be where he is without them.
“The standing frames they provide challenge Percy beyond anything that the NHS ones do and the progress he has made is testament to the team and the support they give.”
Each of the £1,500 donated cash pots would fund a specialist standing frame for a youngster to receive the specialist equipment they need to begin their journey to independence.
Helen Knight, chief executive officer at The Movement Centre, said: “We’ve reached a point whereby there are many children who could benefit from our therapy, but we simply don’t have the resources to help them.
“It would be amazing if we could say ‘we’ve raised £45,000’ before Christmas and give each of the 30 families on the waiting list an early Christmas present.”
Claire Snape, head of fundraising at the centre, said: “Every standing frame funded by a supporter enables one child to come off the waiting list and begin therapy during the crucial early years of development.
“Early intervention is vital for children with movement disabilities. Delays in accessing specialist therapy can mean missed opportunities to develop strength, balance and independence during critical stages of growth.”
To pledge £1,500 email [email protected] or call Claire, Curtis or Nicky on 01691 404248.