Adventurous Hugo - Local young Porirua boy
Hi, I'm Hugo, and I am 3 years old. I was born at 33 weeks and have Cerebral Palsy.
The type of Cerebral Palsy I have is called Spastic Quadriplegia, which for me means, that both my arms and legs are very tight and makes walking (and other things) really hard and painful for me to do the simplest of tasks.
Currently I have a wheelchair to get around in, but I really want to be just like all the others my age, and do all the simple things most people take for granted.
There is a surgery called Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR), which is unavailable in NZ, but performed at St Louis Children's Hospital in America. SDR is a surgery that reduces the tightness of muscles. I'm on the waiting list for a date in May 2018.
If I have the SDR surgery, it will help me function in a more natural normal way and will give me the hope of walking instead of being confined to a wheelchair. This will be life changing for me and my family. All costs associated with his surgery are in access of $125k.
This is going to be a long journey for me and my family. We are making our first step towards the fundraising by putting this on the give-a-little site. We are asking you to join us by making a donation.
Please check out this link:
i.stuff.co.nz...
Funds raised will help Hugo and his family on this journey to allow him to have a better quality of life.
'The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step'
Poll: Should employees be able to work from home?
At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).
Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.
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70.4% Yes
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26.6% No
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3% Other - I'll share below
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What can travel all around the world while remaining stuck in a corner?
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Kids Go Free in the holidays
Are you looking for a fun and educational activity for the school holidays? Bring your little ones to Tākina! They can explore the Free Science Discovery Zone, where they’ll have an interactive science journey.
Plus, don’t miss the chance for kids to go Free to the Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder exhibit with each adult ticket. It’s a fantastic opportunity for young minds to dive into the world of science fiction and real science. Make the most of these holidays with a visit to Tākina!
More information about the free science activity
Limited capacity. Get your free Kid ticket with each Adult pass here
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