May 2021 - STEPS Charity

Gemma’s story – Steps family support volunteer

by Sam Harris | May 30, 2021 | Blog, Talipes / Clubfoot, Volunteers Stories

Gemma’s son Leo was born with clubfoot, also known as talipes. She now shares her experience and gives emotional support to parents, carers and families in Scotland who are dealing with clubfoot diagnosis and treatment.

Zoe’s story – Steps family support volunteer

by Sam Harris | May 30, 2021 | Blog, Hip Dysplasia (DDH), Volunteers Stories

Zoe has been a Steps family support volunteer for four years providing practical tips and emotional support for families facing a hip dysplasia diagnosis. This is the story of her daughter Soraya and why Zoe became a volunteer.

Oscar – fundraising run with clubfoot/talipes

by Sam Harris | May 3, 2021 | Blog, Fundraising Stories, Talipes / Clubfoot

Oscar was born with bilateral talipes equinovarus. According to Daisy, Oscar’s Mum, he “had a very severe case, to the point where his big toes were effectively touching his shins. The paediatricians and physios at both Croydon University Hospital and St. George’s...

Martha age five and diagnosed with Perthes cycles for Steps!

by Sam Harris | May 3, 2021 | Blog, Fundraising Stories, Perthes

We are extremely proud of Martha who has raised an incredible £1,336 for Steps Charity Worldwide. The money raised will go towards the publication of the new Steps Perthes’ parent guide which will be distributed to parents, hospitals and health...

Kelly’s 100km run for Rory

by Sam Harris | May 3, 2021 | Blog, Fundraising Stories, Perthes, PFFD (Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency)

At age eight Rory was very active and his main passion was football. He played at every opportunity and enjoyed scoring goals for his local team Woolton Hill. After a summer of complaining about pain in his leg with the occasional limp we thought this was a...