Stories

Three-year-old Lexi was born with Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, a progressive condition that affects her muscles. Her dad, David, tells her story in his own words.

11-year-old Zack has been enjoying life in his new specialist seat funded by Variety, the Children’s Charity. He is able to spend more quality time with his family and make the most of stroking his dogs now that he can comfortably sit at the right level.

10-year-old Jake has been playing with his brother, Alex (7), for the first time since receiving a new interactive projector funded by Variety, the Children’s Charity.

Five-year-old Noah has been making the most of safer and more comfortable car rides since receiving a specialist car seat from Variety, the Children’s Charity.

19-year-old Oscar has been having fun showing off his new wheelchair, funded by Variety, the Children’s Charity.

10-year-old Cayden is a lively young boy with a cheeky sense of humour, who loves to have a giggle. Being non-verbal, Cayden was unable to tell his family his needs, which frequently frustrated him. Now with a new communication device funded by Variety, the Children’s Charity, his and his family’s lives are getting easier and Cayden can get back to doing the things he loves.

Aurora is a lively and sociable four-year-old girl who enjoys big sensory activities. Since receiving a new safety sleeper bed funded by Variety, the Children’s Charity, Aurora and her family have enjoyed more peaceful nights.

5-and-a-half-year-old Lenny (who is very particular about that half) has received a new lightweight wheelchair from Variety, the Children’s Charity and he has been enjoying exploring new places with his mountain bike wheels.

7-year-old Alex is getting the chance to explore more of the world with a new lightweight wheelchair funded by Variety, the Children’s Charity.

12-year-old Jacob is a loving and lively child who lives with his mum, his dad, his little brother, and his baby sister. With a new Safe Space Voyager Bed funded by Variety, the Children’s Charity, Jacob can stay over at his grandparents’ house, allowing his parents to get a good night’s rest knowing that he is safe.