CHILDREN are the stars in the latest, hot-off-the-press issue of All Together NOW!.
Twelve year-old Jai Harrison Howell can’t talk – but he’s helping to set up a new support group for the hundreds of people who use electronic aids to communicate.
Jai, a pupil at Foxfields school, Moreton, Wirral, and who has cerebral palsy, is a special guest at the start-up event for the Cheshire and Merseyside branch of 1Voice, a charity that’s now in the process of establishing branches countrywide.
Jai’s father, Greg, said: “Ever since we went to a 1Voice Christmas weekend in Blackpool five years ago, Jai’s whole attitude towards his communication aid changed,
“It was all due to the empowerment of meeting other users and role models,” said Greg.
TILLY Griffiths is also living proof that life is what you make it – whatever your circumstances.
Despite having the progressive muscle-wasting disease, spinal muscular atrophy, Tilly has mixed with celebrities, jetted off on safari and skiing trips, raises funds for charity, and has now written her autobiography – and she’s just turned 11.
Oh, and that’s besides a busy school and social life that includes solo sailing, dance and theatre.
Her autobiography – filled with pictures and poems reflecting a life lived to the full – is Tilly’s latest effort to make money for fellow children living with disability while inspiring them with her dynamic attitude.
Mum Jackie Griffiths, said: “Tilly has no fear of the future and the book reflects such a positive outlook on life, which hopefully will inspire many less able children and their parents.”
All Together NOW! is bursting with inspiration and good news.
Take a look and find out for yourself. You won’t be disappointed!
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