by Loredana Guetg-Wyatt | Aug 26, 2022 | Blog
Written by Loredana Guetg-Wyatt, CEO of Steps Charity Worldwide for Nursing in Practice Children quite often turn up at the school nurse’s office, or are brought to the local GP practice, with pain that isn’t easy to explain. If they’re particularly active children –...
by Loredana Guetg-Wyatt | Aug 24, 2022 | Blog, Personal Stories, Talipes / Clubfoot
Willow was born with Bilateral Knee Dislocation and Bilateral Congenital Talipes Equinovarus also known as talipes or clubfoot. She is a very rare case; being 1 in 100,000 for her knees and 1 in 1000 for her CTEV. She’s been through months of casting throughout...
by Loredana Guetg-Wyatt | Aug 24, 2022 | Blog
We found out that Oakley had bilateral CTEV at our 20 week scan. I didn’t know much about talipes and my husband had never heard of it before. My husband worried that it meant that Oakley may never walk. The STEPS website was recommended to us by our local hospital...
by Loredana Guetg-Wyatt | Aug 24, 2022 | Blog
Fin was born with bilateral club feet, which leaves him with no calf muscle and little to no movement in his ankles. Having enjoyed mountain biking in his early teenage years, Fin switched his focus and caught the attention of British Cycling’s para-cycling programme...
by Loredana Guetg-Wyatt | Jul 29, 2022 | Blog
We wish all the best to the athletes competing in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. We will be cheering on our Steps Ambassador Jude Hamer as she competes in the Women’s Wheelchair Basketball 3×3. Jude Hamer is a Paralympic and World Championship Wheelchair...
by Loredana Guetg-Wyatt | Jul 29, 2022 | Blog
Not certain what to do with the kids this summer? Or are you looking to organise a fundraising event at work? Then why not getting involved with our Bake It for Steps challenge! Bake for school, work or anyone you like and fundraise for those affected by childhood...
by Loredana Guetg-Wyatt | Jul 28, 2022 | Blog
Every year, we have our own places in the Great North Run, the Great Scottish Run and the Great South Run. They offer the chance to compete in some of the UK’s landmark athletic events, in return for raising a minimum sponsorship amount for Steps. If you have your...
by Loredana Guetg-Wyatt | May 16, 2022 | Blog
There are so many ways you can get involved to raise awareness and support Steps, take a look at our list – there’s something for everyone! Change your social media profile photo Help raise awareness and show your support to thousands of families and children affected...
by Loredana Guetg-Wyatt | Apr 13, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized
April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month and we have so much to share with you. We will share our videos on planned amputation, leg lengthening as well as many personal stories. Keep an eye out for updates throughout the month from information and...
by Loredana Guetg-Wyatt | Feb 21, 2022 | Blog
Our lovely volunteers in Scotland are holding a fabulous Ladies Afternoon Tea to fundraise for Steps. Saturday 12th March 1.00pm – 4.00pm Mount Vernon Tennis Club, Glasgow, G32 0SR Tickets: £10 (includes Afternoon Tea, tea/coffee & glass of fizz on arrival)...
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