Make-A-Wish in Scotland
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A recent wish
Olivia loves her new sensory room
Four year old Olivia from Paisley caught Meningitis when she was just 20 days old and, as a result, she now has a profound neurological disability which causes a lot of pain and affects her sleep. When she also recently caught Swine Flu, Mum Kerry decided enough was enough and applied to Make-A-Wish for some help.
Kerry and her husband Derrick asked us to create a sensory room for Olivia at the family home in St Margaret’s Court. The room features a bubble tube which emits different coloured lights designed to soothe and encourage eye contact, as well as some striking fibre-optics.
“Olivia has been in and out of hospital and has to make regular trips to Robin House in Balloch,” said Kerry. “I knew a sensory room would help her enormously, so I was delighted when Make-A-Wish agreed to our appeal for help.
“It’s all about relaxation. Olivia responds well to the colours in the room and it’s her own wee space.
“She’s an amazing girl, especially when you consider what she’s had to face so far in her young life.”
Since Make-A-Wish stepped in to transform a room into a glowing haven of light and colour to stimulate Olivia’s senses and help her to sleep more soundly, life has been a little easier for the family.
Kerry said: “Olivia is able to kick out now because all the furnishings are soft. She can get rid of her frustrations.
“The room has made a massive difference and I’m so grateful to the people at Make-A-Wish.”
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Great Scottish Run, Glasgow Sunday 5 September 2010
The 2010 Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run is now open for entries and you and your family can be part of it.
The Great Scottish Run is Scotland's largest mass participation sporting event. From the elegance of Rennie Mackintosh and the city's style mile shopping precincts to the splendour of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Loch Lomond, Glasgow is a perfect city-break location. So come and run for Make-A-Wish!
There is also a series of races dedicated to younger runners, all taking place on Saturday 4th September – visit the Junior website at http://www.runglasgow.org/JGSR-2010/ and find out how the whole family can get involved.
Race start times: 10k – 9.30am and half-marathon – 10.30am
Go to http://www.runglasgow.org/GSR-2010/enter-online.php to enter now or call 0845 270 0166 for an entry form.