Trucker’s grand-daughter needs £40k cerebral palsy op!

Matthew Hollyoak, who drives for AW Jenkinson, has got in touch with T&D to tell us about a fund raiser for his grandchild, who is facing some large medical expenses. Here's Matthew: "I have three grandchildren and Phoebe, who is five, has cerebral palsy.

My daughter and her husband have started a Just Giving page for her. We've been offered a lifeline as Phoebe has been assessed as a suitable candidate for a life-changing procedure called Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR). This procedure would reduce the muscle tightness that causes Phoebe pain and limits her movement."

"With SDR and intensive physiotherapy, there is a real hope Phoebe will gain more control of her movements, build strength and most importantly achieve more independence and confidence. Unfortunately, for Phoebe the SDR is not funded by the NHS and the total cost - including surgery, rehabilitation and essential therapies - is going to be at least GBP40,000.

It's a lot of money, but it would improve Phoebe's life enormously. The Just Giving link is below, or you can find it by searching 'Just Giving help Phoebe walk'." Sounds like a very worthy cause to us.

If you'd like to help, here's the link: bit.ly/4fBX08s