We are Partnered with Together for Short Lives!
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Our Partnership with Together for Short Lives…
Anglo Doorstep Collections have partnered with Together for Short Lives (Charity no: 1144022) is a leading UK charity for children with life-threatening & life-limiting conditions.
You can donate your unwanted clothes, shoes and much more to help support Together for Short Lives.
At Anglo Doorstep Collections, we are constantly seeking ways to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need. Today, we are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Together for Short Lives, a remarkable charity dedicated to supporting children with life-threatening conditions and their families. Together for Short Lives works tirelessly to provide vital care, support, and services to children facing unimaginable challenges. By joining forces with this incredible organisation, we aim to amplify our efforts in making a meaningful difference in their lives.
We are immensely proud to align our mission with Together for Short Lives and sincerely appreciate your continued support. Together, we can create a brighter future for these children and their families, providing them with the care, comfort, and hope they truly deserve.
Support them in your next collectionPlease Take a Moment to Read Mary’s Story…
When Mary was five months old, she was diagnosed with hydrocephalus – a condition that has resulted in brain surgery five times. Then, at just five years old, Mary was further diagnosed with MPPH syndrome – a developmental brain disorder caused by an extremely rare genetic mutation. This is Mary’s story, told by her mum, Donna.
Mary has faced lots of challenges in her young life, but she hasn’t let her diagnoses define her. Now 10 years old, she is a happy, sociable, lively and friendly young lady who loves being around her family.
As well as her diagnoses, she also suffers from drug-resistant epilepsy, seizures and ketotic hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels).
When Mary was younger, she was in and out of hospital every six weeks, with her family living between their home and the hospital. But Mary’s symptoms have stabilised over the last couple of years. Now Donna, Mary and Mary’s seven siblings have settled into a new, calmer routine.
Donna first contacted our Helpline in September 2018, when Mary was preparing to start school. “I was so worried about Mary starting school, and so I spoke for an hour about my fears. It made a tremendous difference, having somebody to listen.”
We have been there to support Mary and her family ever since, with a listening ear, financial support and advice, and connecting them with other families caring for a seriously ill child.
Donna is a member of the Together for Short Lives family Facebook group – a supportive community for families caring for a seriously ill child, helping families to connect, share and support one another.
When Donna received the good news that their application for a motability vehicle to help Mary get around had been accepted, it was both welcome and worrying: the vehicle would be electric and would need overnight charging at home. With the increasing cost of living and energy bills spiralling, Donna turned to Together for Short Lives again for support.
“The support I’ve received has allowed me to spend more time with Mary as a family and less time worrying about the other things. I’m so aware that time is precious and I’m grateful for every day we get together.”
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