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Charlotte Anne was born just after her twin sister (Emily Alice) on 2nd December 2006 at Airedale General Hospital near Keighley. They were born at just 26 weeks gestation and were tiny little things. Charlotte weighed just 970 gms, less than a bag of sugar.

Complications shortly after her birth mean Charlotte suffers from quadraplegic cerebral palsy, the most severe for of CP. It impacts every aspect of her life and she needs full time care.

From the age of 8 months she has travelled to the Czech Republic four times per year for the Vojta therapy. Although she is still unable to sit or stand unsupported recent improvements have led to her being able to hold on to things with her hands, including spoons and forks. Her speech is also developing and she can say about 20 words including the important ‘yes’ and ‘no’.

At home her family continue the treatment 3 or 4 times per day. She uses an exercise programme that is updated according to Charlotte’s progress each time she returns to the clinic. This is very time and energy consuming for the family but it is undertaken with love and pride in Charlotte’s progress. In spite of all her complex physical difficulties Charlotte is a bright and happy child with an infectious smile and a cheeky giggle.

Charlotte has profound physical disabilities and will continue to need support and treatment throughout her life but right now she needs further regular specialist treatment of Vojta therapy.

Should we exceed the target amount or if we do not raise enough funds, or if they cannot be used for any other reason, the funds raised will go to the general funds of Tree of Hope to assist other sick children.

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