The
charity organization gives emphasis to children who are in desperate
need of urgent help. Children with cerebral palsy who need a walking
frame are assisted as well as those who need ongoing treatment.
On
the photo to the right you will see a little boy who has cerebral
palsy walking with the help of a Hart Walker frame which is a specialised
piece of machinery specifically used to help sufferers of cerebral
palsy.
These
Hart Walkers are amazing for the children who have never walked
before, enabling them to move around independantly for the first
time in their lives.The delight on the childrens faces when they
first walk using the Hart Walker is a sight to behold.You can see
in the photo that the child has even managed to hit a softball with
a softball bat - something he would have only previously dreamed
of.
As
the child grows older (and taller) the Hart Walker frame is able
to be adjusted to the child's height. Eventually the child's leg
muscles are able to be developed to the point where, in many cases,
the child is able to disgard the Hart Walker and walk completely
independently.
Hope
for Children also gives food parcels and gifts to families in need
especially around Christmas time. As well, we run many events annually
for special needs children, giving them a great day out that they
may not have experienced otherwise. You can read more about these
events on the Events page.

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