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My Story
I met Liz in November 2009 and we married less than a year later in August 2010, after a whirlwind romance. We were over the moon when we found out we were expecting our first baby in October 2011.
Things changed when I started experiencing worrying symptoms, which began with weakness and muscle loss in my right hand, tingling down the left side of my body and slurred speech. I was eventually diagnosed with Fabry Disease in November 2012, after numerous appointments and tests. Fabry Disease is an extremely rare, life limiting condition. A build up of toxins slowly poisons the body causing global organ damage and death. We were absolutely devastated when we were told that the condition was genetic and we realised that our 13 month old daughter, Lilly and our unborn child would be affected. Coming to terms with the diagnosis was really hard for us both, but life goes on and we were delighted when our second baby, Poppy, was born March 2013.
Unfortunately my symptoms continued to progress and I began to experience weight loss, twitching and muscle wastage in my arms, shoulders and chest. I started tripping and falling and soon earned a season ticket to A & E. I was subsequently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in August 2013, at the age of 37. As if having one terminal illness wasn’t enough, lucky me! For those of you who don’t know, MND is a rare, rapidly progressive illness that damages the nervous system leading to weakness, muscle wasting, severe disability, paralysis and death. The victim is unable to move, speak, swallow and eventually unable to breathe. Death usually occurs within 2-5 years, but half of those affected die within 14 months of diagnosis. I’m still here and still fighting, after all I have a lot to live for.
I have gone from a fit an active bloke who loved skiing, grass tracking, motorbiking and fast cars, to a guy who is cant shower, dress or feed himself and who is confined to a wheelchair 24/7. I love my family to bits and I desperately want to be the best father and husband I can be, but I feel like I am failing. I can’t rough and tumble with the kids, play ball with them, chase them or even pick them up. Being in a wheelchair means I can’t keep up with them and go where they want to go. I can’t go to the beach, go in to the woods, go to the farm or go anywhere where there is a wet, grassy or uneven surface.
That’s why I am asking for your help. I am trying to raise enough cash to buy a 4x4 Terrain Hopper Wheelchair. This would enable me to get out and about with my family without restriction. The only downside is they are not available on the NHS and they cost a whopping £11,500!
Please help if you can. No amount is too small and every penny will go towards a Terrain Hopper. Thank you, Jason.
I met Liz in November 2009 and we married less than a year later in August 2010, after a whirlwind romance. We were over the moon when we found out we were expecting our first baby in October 2011.
Things changed when I started experiencing worrying symptoms, which began with weakness and muscle loss in my right hand, tingling down the left side of my body and slurred speech. I was eventually diagnosed with Fabry Disease in November 2012, after numerous appointments and tests. Fabry Disease is an extremely rare, life limiting condition. A build up of toxins slowly poisons the body causing global organ damage and death. We were absolutely devastated when we were told that the condition was genetic and we realised that our 13 month old daughter, Lilly and our unborn child would be affected. Coming to terms with the diagnosis was really hard for us both, but life goes on and we were delighted when our second baby, Poppy, was born March 2013.
Unfortunately my symptoms continued to progress and I began to experience weight loss, twitching and muscle wastage in my arms, shoulders and chest. I started tripping and falling and soon earned a season ticket to A & E. I was subsequently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in August 2013, at the age of 37. As if having one terminal illness wasn’t enough, lucky me! For those of you who don’t know, MND is a rare, rapidly progressive illness that damages the nervous system leading to weakness, muscle wasting, severe disability, paralysis and death. The victim is unable to move, speak, swallow and eventually unable to breathe. Death usually occurs within 2-5 years, but half of those affected die within 14 months of diagnosis. I’m still here and still fighting, after all I have a lot to live for.
I have gone from a fit an active bloke who loved skiing, grass tracking, motorbiking and fast cars, to a guy who is cant shower, dress or feed himself and who is confined to a wheelchair 24/7. I love my family to bits and I desperately want to be the best father and husband I can be, but I feel like I am failing. I can’t rough and tumble with the kids, play ball with them, chase them or even pick them up. Being in a wheelchair means I can’t keep up with them and go where they want to go. I can’t go to the beach, go in to the woods, go to the farm or go anywhere where there is a wet, grassy or uneven surface.
That’s why I am asking for your help. I am trying to raise enough cash to buy a 4x4 Terrain Hopper Wheelchair. This would enable me to get out and about with my family without restriction. The only downside is they are not available on the NHS and they cost a whopping £11,500!
Please help if you can. No amount is too small and every penny will go towards a Terrain Hopper. Thank you, Jason.
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Jason Liversidge
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