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Individuals helped by the
Philip Green Memorial Trust
  Emma
Stacey was born with a disfiguring birthmark over much of her
face. She faced the prospect of growing up feeling different to
other children. Unfortunately, at that time, no treatment was available
on the NHS so the Philip Green Memorial Trust paid for laser surgery
which could reduce the birthmark. Emma now receives treatment under
the NHS but her parents are eternally grateful for the help the
Trust gave them when they did not know where to turn.
 Little
Jessica Donohoe has spinal muscular atrophy, a rare genetic
disorder which causes muscle weakness. Jessica had to rely on an
NHS wheelchair to get around but it was the wrong size and did not
support her small body. Doctors had recommended a special wheelchair
be made for her which would ease her problems and, in turn, prolong
her life but the NHS were not willing to fund it. The Philip Green
Memorial Trust had the ?8,000 wheelchair built for Jessica and it
was presented to her by Trust Patron, Jeremy Beadle. Jessica's parents
believe that the chair will increase her life expectancy and said
"we were amazed and touched at the generosity of the Philip
Green Memorial Trust in purchasing an adequate wheelchair for our
daughter Jessica. We are so grateful."
 George
Hawkins suffered uncontrollable epilepsy with as many as 25
fits a day some lasting as long as an hour. His family had found
a treatment available in Dallas, Texas and had managed to raise
the funds for the actual trip itself. However, the cost of the treatment
was beyond them so the Philip Green Memorial Trust stepped in. George
travelled to the United States in the summer of 2001 and received
treatment at the North Texas Children's Hospital. Following the
treatment, George still suffers from fits but they are very few
and far between and last a matter of seconds or minutes. Obviously,
this has lead to a great improvement in George's overall health
and happiness.
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Emma
Stacey was born with a disfiguring birthmark over much of her
face. She faced the prospect of growing up feeling different to
other children. Unfortunately, at that time, no treatment was available
on the NHS so the Philip Green Memorial Trust paid for laser surgery
which could reduce the birthmark. Emma now receives treatment under
the NHS but her parents are eternally grateful for the help the
Trust gave them when they did not know where to turn.
Little
Jessica Donohoe has spinal muscular atrophy, a rare genetic
disorder which causes muscle weakness. Jessica had to rely on an
NHS wheelchair to get around but it was the wrong size and did not
support her small body. Doctors had recommended a special wheelchair
be made for her which would ease her problems and, in turn, prolong
her life but the NHS were not willing to fund it. The Philip Green
Memorial Trust had the ?8,000 wheelchair built for Jessica and it
was presented to her by Trust Patron, Jeremy Beadle. Jessica's parents
believe that the chair will increase her life expectancy and said
"we were amazed and touched at the generosity of the Philip
Green Memorial Trust in purchasing an adequate wheelchair for our
daughter Jessica. We are so grateful."
George
Hawkins suffered uncontrollable epilepsy with as many as 25
fits a day some lasting as long as an hour. His family had found
a treatment available in Dallas, Texas and had managed to raise
the funds for the actual trip itself. However, the cost of the treatment
was beyond them so the Philip Green Memorial Trust stepped in. George
travelled to the United States in the summer of 2001 and received
treatment at the North Texas Children's Hospital. Following the
treatment, George still suffers from fits but they are very few
and far between and last a matter of seconds or minutes. Obviously,
this has lead to a great improvement in George's overall health
and happiness.
