Leckhampton Online

Edward in intensive care

Chiropractor Simon Rose from Leckhampton and his friends Neil Barrett and Paul Dodd have completed a 103 mile sponsored Cotswold Way Challenge from Chipping Campden to Bath in an astounding 3 days. The walk usually takes 1 week to complete and Simon’s wife Leah says she is “very proud” of the men who have really had to dig deep to complete this challenging event.

Simon set the challenge to raise money for Bristol Children’s Hospital, as a way to say thank you for saving his young son’s life.  Simon’s son Edward was born with a serious congenital heart defect called Fallot’s Tetralogy in 2007 and he received his life saving open heart surgery at Bristol Children’s Hospital in 2008.

Simon says “It is very important to me and my family to be able to give something back to the Bristol Children’s Hospital after they saved our sons’ life. He may need further corrective surgery when he is older and so we will always support their charity as much as we possibly can.”

Edward is now a bouncy and boisterous 3 year old, who loves going to Westfields Day Nursery and Broadlands Pre School with his brother Thomas.  Simon says “He is one of the happiest, strongest, liveliest little boys you’ll meet.  He is big and he is clever and he adds sparkle to the lives of all that he meets.”

Simon and his wife Leah have been overwhelmed by support from friends, patients and neighbours.  The fundraising total is currently at £2000 and the family are still collecting donations.  If you would like to donate please visit http://www.justgiving.com/leah-rose.

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