Goodnight sweet Gamze

On the 27th June 2017 aged just 17 years and 4 months our dear friend Gamze fell asleep and grew her angels wings. Gamze had the most beautiful blue eyes and a smile so bright it would light up a room. It has been our pleasure to be your friend sweet Gamze. Sleep well xxx

Family is everything. Progeria Reunion Promo video

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Please support if you can. Let's make this years reunion hosted by Miss Skoom in Oslo, Norway in August a reality.
Thank you xxx

Meet just some of the children who benefit from the reunions and magical, precious time spent together.

News, news & more news!

Been a busy few months. Harry is now working as an Apprentice for SimplyBiz. The added bonus is that the office is in the same building as his favourite football team. Huddersfield Town. Harry has also passed his driving test in January

Huge thank you to Harry's driver instructor Stuart Wilkinson for supporting Harry in passing his test.

Harry turned 18 on the 2nd Feb and to celebrate we had a family meal and also invited our friends over from Belgium. Michiel and his sister Amber have HGPS along with Mats. So it was great for the four of them to spend a weekend together.

Learning to Drive! and other stuff

Harry is currently learning to drive, to obtain his drivers license and gain some independence. His friend Michiel from Belgium has recently passed his test, so many congratulations from us all Michiel.

Harry is learning in a car with automatic gears, this is due to ease of driving because of limited movement in some of Harry's joints. This month he will be sitting his theory test and once he has passed this we can concentrate on getting him ready to pass the practical test, then it's out onto the open road and the driving adventures that follow.

Not much more to add other than it has been a quiet year for Harry, he's finished his exams in his first year at sixth form and we will know in August if he has passed them.
His dog Zeus is now 14 months old and bringing so much joy into all our lives, he and Harry really are the best of buddies.

Transition from children's services to adult services!

First part of Harry's transition into adult services commenced today. We met his new consultant rheumatologist and consultant paediatrician. Lots of X rays done to check on the progression of his degenerative arthritis. Referral made back to see a physiotherapist, adult field of course
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Feeling confident that the transition will go smoothly with the other healthcare professionals too.

Happy Birthday Harry!

Today Harry has reached another milestone and celebrated his 17th birthday.
Happy Birthday little man xxx

Thank you

A Huge thank you to Martine & the team at Borg Warner turbosystems, Bradford, who have raised £1750.00 for Progeria UK. Thank you also to Sue Ibberson for nominating Harry