Scotland Newlife News

SAM’S SPECIAL GIFT – JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS

December 2015

A specialist bed of his own will see 15-year-old Sam McLean sleeping in safety this Christmas. Sam, from South Queensferry in Edinburgh, has autistic spectrum disorder with challenging behaviours. Mum...

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READERS RESPOND TO APPEAL FOR YOUNG GRACE

December 2015

Thanks to the generous readers of the Daily Record/Dumfries and Galloway Standard, eight-year-old Grace Anderson will soon be getting the specialist seating she needs so she can relax at home with the...

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A CHANCE FOR GRACE TO RELAX IN COMFORT

December 2015

Eight-year-old Grace Anderson needs specialist seating so she can relax at home with the rest of her family, instead of having to go to bed. Grace, from Dumfries, has Rett Syndrome, a condition that m...

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BEDTIME BLISS FOR DILLAN

November 2015

Ten-year-old Dillan Skinner from Bainsford in Falkirk, will soon be sleeping is safety, thanks to a specialist bed donated by Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children. A partnership between Newlife Fo...

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NEWLIFE LAUNCHES EDINBURGH APPEAL TO CHANGE CHILDREN’S LIVES – JUST LIKE GRETA’S

October 2015

The family of local Edinburgh girl Greta McMillan are backing the launch of an appeal to provide specialist equipment for children with disabilities in the city. Greta’s parents are so grateful ...

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‘LOCAL HEROES’ NEEDED TO GET BEHIND FUNDRAISING APPEAL FOR EIGHT-YEAR-OLD JACK

September 2015

Specialist seating is urgently needed for eight-year-old Jack Weir from Corstorphine in Edinburgh. Jack already has Cerebral Palsy, which affects his mobility, and Epilepsy. In addition, he has recent...

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‘LOCAL HEROES’ GET BEHIND FUNDRAISING APPEAL FOR FOUR-YEAR-OLD HOLLY

September 2015

Specialist seating is the difference between being in pain and relaxing in peace for four-year-old Holly Clarke from Thornhill in Dumfries and Galloway. Holly, one of twins, has Spastic Quadriplegic C...

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GABRIEL WILL SOON BE SITTING COMFORTABLY – THANKS TO FABULOUS LOCAL FUNDRAISERS

July 2015

Fabulous local fundraisers are helping six-year-old Gabriel McBryan get the specialist equipment he needs so he can sit in comfort – and safety – at home in Kirkintilloch. Newlife Foundati...

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KEEPING ALEXANDER SAFE AND SOUND AT NIGHT

July 2015

A desperate Highlands couple whose eldest son has a rare developmental disorder were forced to create their own homemade safe tent for their son to sleep in as their local statutory services were unab...

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HELP LOCAL CHILDREN LIKE GABRIEL

June 2015

The family of Kirkintilloch boy Gabriel McBryan are asking for your help with Gabriel and other children with disabilities and terminal illness in East Dunbartonshire. Newlife Foundation for Disabled ...

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