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HELP HARRY CONTINUE TO THRIVE
July 2016
Twelve-year-old Harry Price from Fordingbridge loves going to the movies and youths clubs with his friends – but he can no longer do this as he has outgrown his powered wheelchair which allows h...
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SPECIAL BED JOY FOR MAX
January 2016
County Durham nine-year-old Max Austin is to receive the special height adjustable bed he so desperately needs, thanks to the kind-hearted donations of Northern Echo readers. Born after just 23 weeks ...
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December 2015
A County Durham boy who can’t walk, talk or sit without help needs a special height adjustable bed to keep him safe. Max Austin, aged nine, lives with his mum Leeann Harker and ten-month-old bro...
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NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE FAMILY RAISES AN AMAZING £1000
December 2015
Hazel Thompson from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne was determined that her Coffee Morning would be a success and she was able to raise £1000 with the help from family and friends. Hazel decided to raise funds f...
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CAR SEAT COMFORT FOR LITTLE HAWWA
October 2015
A specialist car seat is all little Hawwa Choudhary needs so she can travel in safety and comfort. But because of her complex health needs, this equipment is costing £2,223 – and there is no lo...
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HELP RILEY SIT COMFORTABLY AND SAFELY
August 2015
Five-year-old Riley Smithers from Newcastle has complex needs. To ensure he is not in constant pain when he sits or eats, Riley needs a special seat that will support him properly. Leading charity New...
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SPECIALIST BUGGY IS A CONFIDENCE BOOSTER
July 2015
A simple piece of specialist equipment – provided with support from fabulous local fundraisers – means three-year-old Frankie Harkness is making more of life’s opportunities. Frankie...
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HELP LEROY SIT PAIN FREE
July 2015
A Newcastle-upon-Tyne mum has been battling to get special equipment for her 11-year-old son who has cerebral palsy and needs supportive seating to keep him safe and help stop his curvature of the spi...
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DURHAM TEENAGER IS A CHAMPION
June 2015
A Durham teenager is the youngest person to be awarded the title of Charity Champion by a national charity for children with disabilities. Newlife Foundation granted 14-year-old Nicola Clarke the awar...
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HAYDN APPEAL IS JUST £92 SHORT OF ITS TOTAL
March 2015
An appeal to help 11-year-old Haydn Weymes, from Crawcrook, get the specialist mobility equipment he needs is just £92 short of the total. Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children – the UK̵...
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