From his family being homeless in 2015 to graduating with a degree in Economics and Finance in 2024, Gibson’s story is one of self belief, resilience and selflessness. In the face of adversity, his mum Lucy has single handedly raised 6 wonderful children who each have great attitudes, humility and potential. GEF volunteers were honoured...
Tyler is an inspirational young boy in Aberdeenshire who suffers from spina bifida. So far we have supported Tyler with a specialised bath seat and up seat/walker thanks to sponsorship from the Westhill and District Roundtable group. In addition to this we have been able to purchase the below custom built bicycle for him to...
5 year old Anna has a condition which affects her mobility, and uses a wheelchair to get around. She also has a blood condition which means it can be dangerous if she gets cuts and scrapes. Anna and her Mum Lyn were living in a flat without flooring, with exposed rough areas making it dangerous...
These wonderful Twin sisters Elsa and Ella both have cerebral palsy. They both face different challenges relating to their diagnosis, but they both require a wheelchair to get around. When we met them, their Mum, Nicole, was often trying to manoeuvre two heavy wheelchairs on her own when walking the girls to nursery, while big...
MJ sadly passed away aged 11 in October 2023, but throughout his life he smiled in the face of pain and adversity. He was strong, sweet, positive and determined and lit up every room he was in with his beautiful smile. MJ was born in 2011 with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. This meant that he was...
The incredible Cheerful Children’s Home currently cares for 20 children with a wide range of disabilities. It is run by the selfless and ever-smiling Margaret, who, several years ago, made the decision to retire early from teaching and dedicate her life to caring for these remarkable children. We are proud to support the home by...
Faith and her mum, Felista, were both born with a genetic condition that left them without hands or feet. Despite facing a lack of belief and rejection from some family members, they have made a habit of proving others wrong. In spite of the challenges life has thrown her way, Faith has never let her...
When we first met twins Faith and Ann, their three siblings, and their mother, Tabitha, they were living in extremely unsafe and desperate conditions. Tabitha worked tirelessly on a local farm, but her annual earnings were less than half of the secondary school fees for her eldest child. Despite the challenges they faced, Faith and...