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Emma’s Story
Posted on January 30, 2018 by vertebralbodytethering_fnktip in UncategorizedIn April 2017 my daughter had a fall from her skates and complained of a sore lower back, it was while having her back x-rayed the doctor noticed she had a curve on her spine. They decided to do more tests and it was then that my whole world began to fall apart. Doctors called […]
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Posted on January 30, 2018 by vertebralbodytethering_fnktip in VBT Fundraising
Hi my name is Erin and I’m 14 years old, thank you for taking the time to read my story. I am an extremely active girl, enjoying horse riding, gymnastics and athletics and one day dreamt of being an Olympic athlete at least I did until this happened. This is my Scoliosis Journey
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James’s Story
Posted on January 30, 2018 by vertebralbodytethering_fnktip in VBT FundraisingWe need your help. Our son James (15) has had a complicated few years with medical issues (see James medical history appendix below) which has left him with a degenerative spine condition called Idiopathic Scoliosis (progressive curvature of the spine). With slow and outdated support from the NHS and funding denied by his private health insurance […]
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Charlie’s Journey
Posted on January 19, 2018 by vertebralbodytethering_fnktip in VBT FundraisingThe parents of a Ballinderry tot had no choice but to confront their biggest fears, when their beautiful baby boy was diagnosed with infantile scoliosis at just four months-old. Infantile scoliosis is a rare spinal condition which causes a curve in the spine. If left untreated, it can deform the chest wall and crush the […]
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Olivia’s Story
Posted on January 19, 2018 by vertebralbodytethering_fnktip in VBT FundraisingOlivia suffers from severe scoliosis – a deformity of the spine which has left her misshapen – and in a great deal of pain. Olivia is a warm and engaging teenager; arty and musical with lots of friends at school, plus a 10 year old brother, Alex. She loves to draw, sing and play the […]
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Millie’s Story
Posted on January 19, 2018 by vertebralbodytethering_fnktip in VBT FundraisingThis is my daughter Millie who is 14 years of age. She has been diagnosed with Scoliosis – a debilitating condition causing curvature of the spine. Usually this is corrected through the wearing of a brace for 20hrs a day but Millies condition has developed beyond this stage and urgent spinal surgery is necessary. An […]
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Luke’s Story
Posted on January 19, 2018 by vertebralbodytethering_fnktip in VBT FundraisingThankyou for taking the time out to read about my son’s story. My son is in dire need of surgery for his scoliosis. Luke was diagnosed with Scoliosis 2 years ago at the age of 15. Within those 2 years Lukes spine has now got a 50 degree thoracic curve and a 30 degree lumbar. […]
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Elizabeth’s Story
Posted on January 19, 2018 by vertebralbodytethering_fnktip in VBT FundraisingElizabeth has now undergone 3 life saving surgeries to correct her scoliosis. She is being treated by Dr Alanay, a specialist spine surgeon in Turkey. Team Elizabeth are now raising additional funds to cover the cost of Elizabeth’s intensive rehabilitation which cannot be provided for back home in Ireland. Elizabeth will need to remain […]
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