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Harry's Leg Brace Fund

  • 4 years later

      21 February 2023
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    It's 4 year since our trip to California. My son is now driving with a hands control unit fitted to the car, wearing the leg braces allows him to stand up and put the wheelchair in the boot, then he walks around the car to the driver side. He wears the leg braces every day for either work or school, and can take a few steps around the house. Eternally grateful to everyone.

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    • 21/02/2023 by Cheryl Farthing

      thanks for the update Emma that's brilliant to read x

    • 21/02/2023 by Penny

      Brilliant to see Harry's doing so well. Best of luck to all of you

  • Harry walking at home.

      1 September 2020
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    It was great to see Harry walking around the living area using his quad stick over the past few weeks. Thanks everyone for your kind support.

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    • 02/09/2020 by Laurence Pastor-Pasi

      Thanks for the update and so so happy for your wonderful boy!

      I am impressed by his amazing personality and incredible positive attitude, always with a sunshine smile.

      You must be so proud of him, and can be proud of yourself as well!

  • Harry making a bolognese sauce

      5 April 2020
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    It's just over a year since we returned from California equipped with Harry's leg braces. Here he is during the COVID-19 lockdown preparing a family meal of lasagne. Harry continues to wear the braces on a daily basis, his level of independence and confidence continues to grow. Thanks so much everyone for the donations, it means a lot.

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    • 05/04/2020 by Rachael

      Glad Harry is doing so well, it's great to see 😊 Rachael from Sat morn Yoga 😊

    • 05/04/2020 by Cheryl Farthing

      Fantastic to see Harry x

    • 09/04/2020 by Fiona

      Good job making lasagne Harry. Very impressive. Perhaps you can give Sapphire hints on this :)!

  • The Secret Garden, Harry plays Colin

      10 November 2019
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    Hello to all you lovely and generous people who supported our cause. Exciting news, Harry is playing the character of 'Colin' in the production of The Secret Garden. If you are aware of the character, you'll know he is a wheelchair user. Harry will be playing the part using his wheelchair, and during the garden scene he will be standing up and walking with the assistance of 'Mary' and 'Dickon'. All I can say is bring a box of tissues to mop up the tears of joy. If any of you are local to Auckland or the North Shore, it would be a great opportunity to see your act of generosity come to fruition. See you there. Vicki x

    https://www.trybooking.com/nz/book/event?eid=2063&fbclid=IwAR2-8OerBqyDspKmn2oHWNSqXCl1Fz7RsJbXXvr9Yz9pWx5XsC-vh7UOen0

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    • 10/11/2019 by Laurence Pastor-Pasi

      That's so cool!

      Harry is such an amazing boy and growing in a great man, for sure.

      I was pleased to congratulate him at the sport award at BC, he did so well!

      I will try to go to the show, just to be even more impressed!

      You are a great mum for sure, as for your son.

      Laurence

  • Celebrating Rosie's Birthday

      5 September 2019
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    Here's Harry standing next to his two sisters Rosie and Lizzy, it's Rosie's birthday and they bought her this 'Oodie' to stay warm in. Thanks to everyone for contributing towards the leg braces, they are a huge success, Harry is standing every day at school, this is particularly helpful in Science with the high desks for practical work. Professor Sue Stott, who is his Paediatric Orthopaedic specialist is super impressed and asked for a video to be taken of Harry wearing his braces that can be used for training and to show other patients/parents when appropriate. Thanks heaps. Vicki

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    • 05/09/2019 by Cheryl Farthing

      Beautiful pic of them all. That is wonderful to see. Harry is a lovely young man and lucky to have such a fabulous hard working mum xx

    • 05/09/2019 by Les

      That is just plain awesome! So glad that the braces have been such a game changer! Well done Harry!

  • Baking chocolate caramel muffins

      6 March 2019
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    Harry’s sisters have requested Chocolate muffins, so Harry’s in the kitchen making them !

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  • Making lunch for school

      5 March 2019
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    Braces are giving Harry a new level of independence, he made his lunch for school, standing on two legs with his hands free to make a sandwich. Seems like simple stuff, but it’s very empowering to be independent.

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  • New washer-uper in the family

      2 March 2019

    Making the most of standing up. Mums now got help with the washing up!!

    https://www.facebook.com/vicki.randall.39/videos/10156154900272525/

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    • 03/03/2019 by MANFRED

      That's looks like very good progress. I cannot imagine how much of a different the braces must make, now that they allow Harry to stand and walk. I can imagine, though, that it is a big boost to his confidence and overall quality of life.

  • First day with the new braces

      20 February 2019

    We've had a *very* positive first day. Harry's learning to trust his new braces; learning to balance, and to use gravity to help him walk. It's going to be a long journey, but we're thrilled with how well he's gone on this: The first day of the rest of his life...

    https://www.facebook.com/vicki.randall.39/posts/10156135505002525

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  • Harry wearing new braces

      20 February 2019
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    Very positive first fitting. Harry is comfortable standing straight and tall. Promising beginning to our long journey towards walking.

    Huge thanks from Harry and his family to each and every one of you for your contribution, we are so very grateful. 💖

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  • Huge thanks to all

      19 November 2018

    Thank you to everyone who has very generously donated, the response, including messages of support and encouragement has been overwhelming. We have paid the first half of the invoice for the braces, which was just over $18,000 NZD. Our flights are booked to travel to San Diego in mid February, when we will spend a week of orthotic fitting appointment with Marmaduke Loke. I've included a link to Cruiser, a song that Harry wrote and performed at the end of Primary school.

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    • 19/11/2018 by Les

      Wow, what talent you have Harry. A great little song!

      Cheers Les