We hear from the founder of Reverse Rett, a charity supporting those with Rett Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects brain development, which results in severe mental and physical disability. It’s estimated to affect about one in 10,000 girls born each year and is rarely seen in boys. The charity’s deputy CEO, Andy Stevenson, speaks to University of South Wales final year Sports Journalism student, Reef Parker about his personal story and the connection they share.
Cardiff and Vale Health Charity is supporting Grow Cardiff and the therapeutic work it does via its Grow Well Together project. There are four community gardens, one in Ely, Canton, Riverside and Grangetown and we’ll hear about the impact these spaces can have on the mental and physical wellbeing of those who get involved with them.
We’ll also hear from June Thomas, a mother who lost her son Jack, aged just 15. June has been fundraising and providing heart screening for 14-35 year olds in his memory. Every week in the UK 12 young people die suddenly from an undiagnosed heart condition. In 2012 June’s son Jack became one of those 12 young people. June has been working with CRY, Cardiac Risk in the Young, to fund screening.
Stroke of Harmony choir joined a host of people at the official opening of the new Cardiff and Vale Health Charity Hub, which is situated on the concourse at the University Hospital of Wales. The choir is for anyone affected by stroke.
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