Welcome, to a family touched by Trisomy 18

Let me introduce our family to you…

My name is Glenn, and my wife is Geraldine.

We have had three children. Jed (now 4), Kezia (now 3) and Keren, whom this site is in memory of…

Our darling little daughter, Keren, was born on 7th April 2006, with a life-limiting condition called Trisomy 18 (also known as Edwards Syndrome)

By sharing our experiences, over the coming weeks and months, Geraldine & I hope to keep Keren’s memory alive, and also help others, perhaps facing a similar trial.

Raising Awareness

The last week of Keren’s life with us, was spent in Horizon House (Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice) which does not receive any government funding but relies solely on the public’s generosity. Since experiencing first-hand what the Children’s Hospice actually does, I have felt a desire to do something in return.

That something has developed into an awesome challenge…to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world, the tallest point in Africa. In doing so, I hope to bring in some much-needed money for the Children’s Hospice, and raise public awareness of the Hospice, at the same time.

Donations are much appreciated, they really will make a difference, and can be made in person (if you know me) or by using my totally secure JustGiving page.

Look around!

Feel free to explore the site…click on the links to the right, and browse around the older photographs and articles. If you want to view only the articles about wee Keren, for example, click on “Keren” in the Category list, and her posts will be shown…most recent first. Likewise with the other titles in the Categories. When you scroll to the bottom, clicking on “next page” will take you to the next oldest page. Clicking on “Blog” at the top of the screen, shows you all the posts…most recent first, and by clicking on “Contact” you can send me a private Email. (feel free to comment on anything you wish!)

Play around…it is fairly self-explanatory! ;)

Fundraising ideas?

If anyone has any fundraising ideas, they would like to share, I would be delighted to hear from you! Or if anyone feels they can help, in any way, I will be much obliged.

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