Thursday 16th May
Today David's height adjustable bath and wall mounted changing plinth were installed! David's bedroom flooring was also laid this week. Now we wait for the lift. Only a month (and a bit) to go...
Thank you, thank you, thank you Sullivan's Heroes! ❤
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Thursday 2nd May
Internal work has slowed as we wait for installation dates for the height adjustable bath, wall mounted changing plinth and through the floor lift. But we have permanent ramp access! We are so thankful for all we've been able to do thanks to funds raised via Sullivan's Heroes.
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Friday 22nd March
Look at the progress - the structural work is done and the plasterers are doing their bit. The through the floor lift, height adjustable bath and wall mounted changing table are ordered and we're awaiting their delivery.
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Tuesday 5th March 2024
Today the space for the lift was cut out. Great to see this step happen and excited to see all these steps towards our accessible home for David!
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Thursday 22nd February 2024
Look at the progress! We are facing possibly frustrating delays with the through the floor lift but the builders are powering on with other bits whilst we wait.
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12th February 2024
Great to see the house taking shape!
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7th February 2024
More building pictures showing progress. We can't wait to see the bricks going up and the roof being done!
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January 2024: Building works are underway!
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21st July 2023
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Freedom from the spica! Woohoo! 🙌
Our brave boy has amazed us yet again. And we can finally see his newest (and by far, largest) battle wounds, reminding us of all that's been overcome in this latest surgery ❤
Tomorrow, we are looking forward to another fundraising event. Our wonderful church family @hamiltonbaptistchurch are coming together for "Strathclyde Stride". From 7am until 7pm, people will be setting off on a challenge round Strathclyde Park. Some will even be participating from their holidays, further afield. There will be a range of sporting efforts from many, including a 100 mile cycle, 18km runs, 6km runs, walks of varying length, a swimathon (that one's not at Strathclyde Park!) and scoots/cycles too. Wow!
It is simply mind-blowing that the total amount raised in just over 6 weeks is over £70,000! We do not have the words to adequately express our deep gratitude for the immense love and kindness shown to us. Frustratingly, we still do not know what the grant funding allocated will be. And we still do not have confirmation of a builder. But please know that all money raised will go directly to our house adaptations to transform our home into the perfect space for a David and our family. He now weighs 18kg and we really feel it when we carry him, particularly up and down stairs.
12th July 2023
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We watched the Scotland Squad training in St Andrews yesterday. Nathan was buzzing to meet the players. We were delighted with how they took time for photos and a blether (as well as some handshakes and waves too!)
As much as we've been investing our time with fundraising, we're all about making memories in our family and keeping the joy alive. We have loads of photos to treasure from today.
It's amazing to watch how people love show love to our boy and our family. We're so thankful for ALL of the special ways that love is shown to David
28th June 2023
And we've been blown away once again by acts of love and kindness towards our amazing boy...
David's fundraising project with Sullivan's Heroes has just received a £5000 donation from Arnold Clark, courtesy of their Chief Executive and Managing Director, Eddie Hawthorne!
Wow!
Thank you so much ❤
26th June 2023
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"A Disco for David" raised a phenomenal £4583 at the Torrance Golf Club, East Kilbride, on Friday 23rd June 2023.
My colleagues pulled out all the stops and a great time was had by all. Special thanks to Laura, who was inspired to help and coordinated the event impressively. Team Mossy are simply outstanding!
The raffle and auction were brilliant. Overall, a stupendous event!
22nd June 2023
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Look who's home! 😍
A week in hospital.
A week at Robin House (CHAS).
Four weeks still to go with his plaster spica on.
This brave boy has faced and overcome so much in this past fortnight. He's got this!
We are looking forward to a 'Disco for David' tomorrow night - a fundraising event organised by my wonderful colleagues.
We've received some phenomenally generous raffle and financial donations from local businesses, who have been touched by hearing about our boy and want to help. Special thank you to the following:
Just Perfect
ML3 BAR
Optical Factor
Red Burn Farm
Hamish & Weir Barbers
We are currently sitting at 88% of our total. Wow!
Thank you so, so much ❤
18th June 2023
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A wee family snap to share of Team Goring!
Although the reality is that there are way more than 5 team members in Team Goring. We are utterly flabbergasted and humbled by the love shown to us and the gifts towards helping adapt our home for David. You are all so special and we appreciate every single gift of love and kindness.
Love truly does conquer all.
We are at 78% of the total raised. It's really just phenomenal.
Thank you for loving us ❤
16th June 2023
I can't believe we have raised a massive FIFTY FIVE PERCENT of David's fundraising total! Wow!
You are simply superb! Thank you! ⭐
13th June 2023
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This wee soldier is looking brighter this morning. He developed a chest infection, which meant his epidural had to come out earlier than planned and then we had to figure out the best pain relief and also treatment for his infection. He's being well looked after by the amazing team at Glasgow RHC.
We have been completely and utterly blown away by everyone's generosity. We have reached 41% of the total towards creating an accessible home for David. You are all blinking wonderful! Thank you ❤
10th June 2023
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Wowee! We're ONE THIRD of the way to our target! 😍 Thank you all so much. Please keep sharing with your friends, family and colleagues. David's doing well. Slow and steady. We're thankful for effective pain relief, which is keeping him comfortable and able to rest.
9th June 2023
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Our David reminds us of David in the Bible. This little boy has been slaying giants yet again (and has added a few more battle wounds to his body in the process). Yesterday, he was in theatre for much longer than expected getting double hip surgery (including one full hip reconstruction). He's modelling his royal purple plaster spica beautifully. Pain relief is keeping him settled.
It pains us to think of everything this brave boy endures. But he is truly remarkable and he deserves the very best.
Our family and family, and friends of friends are simply amazing too! ⭐ You have donated and shared David's story. Please keep doing this. We have reached 25% of the value needed! Wow. Wow! WOW! ❤
8th June 2023
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We are completely blown away by the generosity of you. As I type this, 13% of funds have been raised. Wow!
This morning, our brave boy is in theatre having a hip operation. It's so hard to leave him in the anaesthetist room and even harder to wait. But we know he is in good hands with the surgical team. And we are so thankful for our friends and church family who are upholding him in prayer.
Please know how much we value your help for David. There have been some tears shed this morning. Emotions are high. But we are touched by the love shown to us as a family ❤
David