If you would like to make a donation, you can click on one of the ‘gofundme’ links under the ‘fundraising’ subheading.

http://www.gofundme.com/1rl70g

Or send cheques made payable to ‘makingwavesforalex’ to : 27 Cavalier road, Thame, OXON, OX9 3TP.

We are indebted to everyone for their support and help, Alex certainly would not be making the progress he is without this.

THANK YOU

Well just in case there was any doubt today I cracked Peak no.5 of the 5 Peaks Challenge!!! It was ridiculously hard the bike ride included climbing of over 5000ft before climbing Snowdon. My body has now pretty much shut down feeling numb and weary all over. This alone deserves a donation ? X A massive thank-you to those who have sponsored already I really do appreciate it as does Alex xx

WELL DONE NIGEL AND THANK YOU!!!!!!

from the Making Waves for Alex team. xx

One of his carers commented that Alex with his family is ‘Ten times the Alex he is without them’.

Alex continues to make progress, although it is slow. His memory seems to be improving a little, able to retain things a bit longer before forgetting them. He is more aware of his surroundings and is at peace when he is home.

His speech is sometimes very clear, and his sentences are improving, he is also asking questions and showing an interest in things rather than accepting everything, he can ask relevant questions about it, which is hugely encouraging as it shows his brain is taking in the information, processing it and evaluating it verbally. Incredible!

Diet-Alex is now coping  with a ‘soft’ diet and thickened fluids.

In Speech Therapy the Therapist is extremely confident Alex has great potential, through the money raised by all, Alex receives extra Speech and Language Therapy twice a week now. Although his speech is severely slurred, incomprehensible often, occasionally he speaks quite clearly.

In Physiotherapy Alex continues to be stretched and pushed! Left arm now has very slight movement in the shoulder and a bit in the elbow, this is huge progress. Astoundingly he can sit up cross legged unaided for several minutes. He gains core strength and confidence gradually.

Alex now returns home from Friday through to Monday, for home cooked meals, family time, cuddles, and family walks. Although this is a very big adaptation process, Alex is a different person at home and full of energy and life.

Tamsyn set up a campaign #GetAlexHome to try and raise awareness about the fact the council (South Oxfordshire District Council) have no appropriate housing for them. Neither does it look like they will be rehoused in the future due to a shortage of housing and funds.

The situation is desperate and Alex needs to be at home with his wife and children. His progress hinges on it and time is running out.

We will keep you up to date with any progress on this, but both thoughts and prayers would be welcomed by the family at this very difficult uncertain time.

An incredible £12,047.47 was raised!!

The Making Waves for Alex team want to say a massive thank you to all involved, all sponsors, all donations, all who were there.

Here is a photo of the extremely happy couple on the night

Please watch this space, there are some AMAZING prizes up for auction…keep your eyes fixed on this page for your chance to put in a bid on some amazing bits!

We will keep you posted!

THANKS!

Pippa, Taruna, Tamsyn, Laura, Kate and Sophie x

At the end of last week (January 15th) Tamsyn had some incredible news- Alex may finally stay at home every weekend! He will stay two nights and three days, making the distance between them far easier to manage with a welcome break commuting 2 hours a day to visit him every day for Tamsyn.

Alex is absolutely delighted and Tamsyn describes herself as ‘extremely overwhelmed, BLISS!’ At the thought of having her husband home every weekend.

Alex (still in need of 24/7 care) will need this in the home, so it will be a big adjustment for everyone, especially as his bed is in the Dining room meaning the house will be very cramped with 3 adults and 4 children in it! This doesn’t phase Tamsyn however, who is just thrilled to finally get him home for a while, even if she does have to cook for the carer too!

Tamsyn feels very strongly that Alex will not progress very much further untill he is home, his environment being a familiar, normal one, with his family. He is completely different in the home, although the family are awaitingstill rehousing.

He is doing well in physio and a new private Speech Therapist (funded by money you lot have raised!) will be going in on a weekly basis too to top up the Speech and Language Therapy.

There is not much to report otherwise in recovery, speech is sometimes clear, but very difficult to understand often. Physically there is nothing to report, no advancements, it seems improvements have stagnated somewhat. Tamsyn hopes when he is at home the stimulation will help on all counts.