Mother's appeal to help little Millie, 7
A MOTHER of a seven-year-old girl with severe disabilities wants to raise £2,000 to make her garden safer for her daughter to play in.
Millie Moody – who has Down’s syndrome, Asperger syndrome and is registered blind – loves playing outdoors at her council-owned home but mum Gail, 50, says it is unsuitable for her because it has uneven concrete steps, ledges and sharp edges.
She wants to create a safe, flat area for Millie at the home in Cornwall Road, Stamford.
South Kesteven District Council says it is willing to help the family but cannot fund all the changes Gail wants. Official met her yesterday to talk about the problems.
Gail is hoping generous businesses and members of the public will donate towards her appeal to raise the cash to carry out the work.
She said: “Millie is a very independent child and needs the release of being outdoors, but at the moment the garden is not safe to play in.”
Gail, who gave up working in public relations to be Millie’s full-time carer, says her daughter frequently trips and has suffered cuts and bruises, meaning she has to keep be monitored at all times.
Bourne-based Exterior Enhancements Landscape Contractors has already offered to help the family.
A South Kesteven District Council spokesman said: “We fully sympathise with Miss Moody and want to be as helpful as we can.”
Anyone interested in supporting the bid to make Millie’s garden safer should call 01780 764271. Alternatively, email gail.moody@blighty.uk.
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