Ben’s Gift
Temporarily Suspended
We have made the decision to temporarily suspend Ben’s Gift. Over the years, this initiative has supported many children by providing essential equipment for use at home, ranging from specialised eye-gaze technology to seating, frames and mobility wheelchairs.
We are incredibly proud of the difference this support has made. However, we are now focusing our efforts on other important projects within hospital environments, and as a result, we have paused new applications to Ben’s Gift at this time.
Children that will benefit are those that are disabled or have additional needs. This may be due to being born with a condition, due to an illness or even an accident. We have seen the benefits that the equipment we have purchased over the years for hospitals, has had and have helped so many children. Whether it is to: calm, distract, help to improve brain sensory information, hand eye co-ordination, stimulation, walk, talk, move, sit etc.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Preferably we like the parent/ guardian to apply. However, in some circumstances we understand this is not possible. Therefore, any professional including teachers, health visitors, therapists or in some cases it maybe another family member or friend. (Although we will need parent/ guardian permission/ signature).
At present we support children within the Bath, Bristol area. Including: Somerset, Wiltshire. However we would consider other areas.
To view more information and Terms and Conditions, please download your application form here
Email your interest to contactus@timeisprecious.org
Phone us on 01373 813457
Children we have helped
Name: Mason
Age: 5
Funded: Electric Wheelchair
Condition: MPS 1 Syndrom
The electric wheelchair has given Mason the independence any child deserves. His condition will only worsen, so having this chair will help improve his quality of life. His mum said “We are unsure how long we have Mason, but would like to make as many memories as possible with him, this chair will certainly help us do this”. The electric wheelchair, will give the freedom he warrants.
Thank you to Bottomline technology for sponsoring Masons Chair.
Name: Jacob
Age:3
Funded: P.Pod chair
Condition: Muscular Dystrophy/ Leukodystrophy/ Osteogenesis/ PEG
Jacob loves playing with his toys, doing arts & crafts and reading. The P Pod has given him the chance to do what he loves doing the most in comfort and with the support he needs. This supported indoor seating can be used for a prolonged time. It will also help his posture and alleviate pressure sores.
Name: Logan
Age: 8
Funded :
Mobile Sensory Unit
Condition: Severe Spastic
Logan is unable to access any form of entertainment independently. He very much enjoys having non-invasive entertainment e.g. projection, lighting effects, visual & audio equipment He also finds day to day life quite tiring, therefore spends a large portion of his time in bed or in very reclined positions, having his own sensory voyager at home helps him to have a great balance between stimulation & relaxation. Logan has spent large amounts of time in hospital followed by long periods of recuperation at home, this equipment would give him a much wider range of entertainment than he has currently & it would give him a lot of pleasure.
