Speech for Jo

$31,185 of $10,000 goal

Given by 236 generous donors in 9 weeks

Joanne Scott is facing an ongoing battle to recover her speech following a cerebral haemorrhage caused by an AVM. Her goal is to first be a

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Joanne's ongoing speech lessons are costly and will be needed for some time. She has now regained all of the speech sounds and is working on being able to construct words on her own. Her aim of being able to communicate on a functional level is progressing slowly but surely.

Thanks to all who have asked how they could help.

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Update for 17/03/2014 17 March 2014

Hi, we just want to post another thank you for all of your kind support. The messages have been heartwarming and were lovely to read as they flowed in over the weekend. Whether they were from people we have never met but were touched by the story, former or current colleagues, patients of Jo's, my beloved St Cuth's girls or friends and relatives we have read and smiled at every one. Love and good health to you all. Leon.

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Kylie Gilmore on 04 May 2014

$100

Renee Yee on 29 Apr 2014

Best wishes to you and your family Mr Birt

$20

Mustafa Saydoon on 18 Apr 2014

All the best Jo, Leon and Connor. My love and prayers go out to you all. Keep up the good work.

$200

Private Donor on 08 Apr 2014

A small drop in the bucket from me towards your current needs. I think of your family often and admire the courage you all show through challenging circumstances.

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Sue young on 05 Apr 2014

Go well Jo thinking of you a lot Suex

$100

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This page was created on 5 Mar 2014 and closed on 7 May 2014.