The parents of a boy with cerebral palsy have said how their son “loved” his time at the annual sports camp that Evelina children’s hospital holds for children with disabilities.
The hospital, part of the Guy’s and St Thomas’ trust, runs the week-long camp every year for children between the ages of five and seventeen. Activities like dancing, football, boxing, cricket and sailing, are led by qualified disability sports coaches in venues across Lambeth and Southwark.
Alamine, 10, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was two and has been treated at Evelina London ever since. He has weakness and stiffness on the left side of his body and sometimes finds it difficult to be completely in control – which can make everyday tasks hard.
His parents, Lamine and Grace, said: “The sports camp has been great for Alamine. He has taken part in every activity and loved it – football was his favourite of course!”
Laura Thompson, paediatric physiotherapist for the Evelina London community team, said: “The camp is a great way to encourage children with disabilities to not only participate in sports but to improve their strength and fitness and build their self-confidence. Our sports camp is a fun way for children to try a number of different sporting activities in a supportive and welcoming environment.”
“The sports camp is always very popular and we received positive feedback from families who attend. The children particularly enjoyed this year following a year of restricted activity.”