Ernie and his twin brother Ted are ten years old. Ernie has Down’s syndrome and faces many challenges. Both lively and active boys, they found lockdown tough, but your support of our virtual activity sessions helped keep them smiling, as well as learning and developing through play.

With Sense’s help, Ernie’s confidence has grown so much that he now happily goes to the ‘stay and play’ club at the Sense Woodside Family centre, without his twin brother by his side. Your support has given Ernie opportunities to practice his speech at the Sense centre and online. He can now say what he wants to say, rather than someone else translating for him. Ernie loves going to the centre, but he also still loves our virtual sessions. With your help, we hope to continue to offer them for families.

We hope you will enter the Sense New Year raffle today and consider making an additional donation if you can.

Thank you for your support, and good luck!