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 Zoe’s journey continues, with her wish to speak clearly and eat safely still at the heart of it.
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 Over the past number of years, Zoe has made incredible progress. Through sheer determination, years of hard work, intensive feeding therapies and tongue-release surgery, she has learned to chew and eat safely — something that was once a huge challenge for her and something we once only wished for.
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 But Zoe’s journey continues, particularly when it comes to her oral motor function.
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 Anyone who knows Zoe knows just how sociable she is. She loves people, she loves the chats, and she always has plenty to say!** Unfortunately, due to significant jaw retraction and an overbite, Zoe’s speech is greatly affected, making it difficult at times for others to understand her.
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 Zoe already faces many challenges in her everyday life as a full-time wheelchair user. Her ability to be heard and understood should not have to be another one — especially when we know there may be a solution.**
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 The next step in Zoe’s journey is to travel to America to see a specialist maxillofacial surgeon and explore the possibility of jaw realignment surgery, with the hope of improving her speech, oral function and ability to eat.
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 Ed has decided to take on a truly mammoth challenge — Running 32 marathons in 32 counties across Ireland in just three weeks — all to raise funds and awareness for Zoe and the incredible journey she has travelled so far.
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 It is an extraordinary challenge for an extraordinary reason.
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 Two determined souls. Two mammoth journeys. One very special goal — to give Zoe the best possible chance to be heard.
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 "32 in 32 for Zoe
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 From Chew &amp; Chat to Speak &amp; Smile"
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Liam Curtis

Patricia Bohan

Ita, Joe & Fergus

Michael and Christina Harte

Francis Dowd

Peter Lowry

Noreen Tully

Anonymous

Ken McKernan

Grainne Bohan

Darlene Bohan

Margaret Connolly

Mike & Orla Carthy

Felicia Loughrey

Susan O'Connor

Danielle Dineen

Joan Callaghan

Paul Parker

32 in 32 for Zoe from Chew & Chat to Speak & Smile

32 in 32 for Zoe from Chew & Chat to Speak & Smile

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