Charity ball is inspired by brave Max, 3 (From Hereford Times)
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Charity ball is inspired by brave Max, 3
10:54am Wednesday 18th April 2012 in Hereford City
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Max with his mum, Bev, and sister, Georgia. Picture by James Maggs.
A young boy with a rare illness which has seen him undergo seven operations in the first three years of his life is on the road to recovery.
Max Stacey of Tupsley, Hereford, was diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease at just four weeks.
The condition causes a blockage of the large intestine due to improper muscle movement in the bowel and affects around one in every 7,500 boys.
Max, now three, is attending mainstream nursey. His mum, Bev is wants to raise money for children’s charity Breakaway which provides activity breaks for youngsters with bowel or bladder dysfunctions and their families.
She is hosting a ball on May 12 at Hereford Shirehall for the group.
For details call Bev on 07743889642 or email bev@breakaway-visits.co.uk.
gerry4 says...
11:25am Thu 19 Apr 12
Just to let you know if you want to talk to other parents of children with Hirachsprung's, I run a support group with over 800 members. The site is www.hirschsprungs.in
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I too have Hirschsprung's and will be 60 next week
Please contact me if I can be of any help on gerry@hirschsprungs.
info. I live in Scotland.
Gerry McGregor