Caring 4 Kids - Ella
Ella was born with a broken leg and was quickly diagnosed as having osteogenesis imperfecta, commonly known as brittle bone disease. Although Ella is only three years old she has already a further eight broken bones including her shoulder and both legs.
Ella is well known to all the staff on the children's unit. She has to visit the unit regularly to receive a bone strengthening drug called pamidronate. Working closely with Great Ormond Street Hospital, Ella receives this drug in Salisbury children's unit as an infusion over 3 days, every 6 weeks.
Ella has also had to undergo a number of operations including having a metal rod inserted to strengthen and straighten her right leg. Thanks to the regular treatment she receives Ella is getting much better. She will always need to be very careful but can now walk unaided.
Dr Carl Taylor, Consultant Paediatrician "With the help of Caring4Kids, our new Children's Centre will be more than just a treatment centre. It will be child and family focussed and make Ella's regular visits as pleasant as they possibly can be".
"I feel privileged to head up the Stars Appeal, and to be at the heart of something which will touch so many lives"
The Earl of Pembroke
President of the Stars Appeal
latest news
Record turnout for Walk for Wards
The sun shone for the third annual Walk for Wards, where a record 600 people took part and raised an amazing £35,000 for various projects around the hospital. Click here to see the pictures
Thousands support Fun Day
The beginning of June saw over 5000 people enjoy Appeal President, Lord Pembroke’s home at Wilton House as he hosted a family fun day to officially launch the Caring 4 Kids campaign. Click here to see the pictures...
Clay Shoot hits target
Shots from across southern England flocked to Wilton House in May for the inaugural Wilton House Charity Clay Shoot hosted by Lord Pembroke. Click here to see the pictures...
All aboard
The Stars Appeal Bus has hit the road. Click here to take a look....
Our New Campaign
We are raising £1million towards a new Children's Centre, click here for more information on this exciting new project.
First Projects Complete!
We are thrilled to announce the completion of our first two major projects the Little Lives and Keyhole Cancer Campaigns. Over 100 people joined us for our open day in January to see exactly how their support has been put to good use and to learn more about our future goals. Click here for more..
Tidworth 10k & 3k Fun Run
A record 830 people turned out to Run for the Stars, click here to see the pictures.
Hairy Dinner Success
The Hairy Bikers entertained the sell out crowd at our dinner raising £32,000 in the process! Click here to see the pictures..
Walk for Wards
Over 500 people turned out in the pouring rain for Walk for Wards and raised over £30,000. click here to see the pics!
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