FASD Awareness South East

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Alex Sorrell

Alex Sorrell

My Story

I first heard about FASD Awareness from a friend who is raising a little girl with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD). She was struggling to find help and support and was at her wit's end trying to navigate NHS pathways and the schooling system. 
FASD Awareness has had a hudge postive life-changing impact on both their lives.
Friends Testimonial
“When E came into my care in 2021, I was informed she had FASD, but I soon discovered her diagnosis had never been formally recorded. I searched for help and support, and FASD Awareness was the only place I found direct, free support. They immediately responded to my call for help, and I had my first one-to-one with Tracy Allen, the charity’s founder. Her empathy lived experience and knowledge not only helped me navigate getting an assessment and formal diagnosis, but over the next two years were vital in securing speech and language assessment, occupational therapy and sensory assessments, and a robust EHCP. This led to Eleanor getting a perfect placement at a Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) school, which has been life-changing for her.”
 
Inspired by the support provided by FASD Awareness, I offered to help fundraise for the charity and volunteered to run the London Marathon to raise funds. 
FASD Awareness South East

Raising for:

FASD Awareness South East
70%

Funded

  • Target
    £2,000
  • Raised so far
    £1,397
  • Number of donors
    59

My Story

I first heard about FASD Awareness from a friend who is raising a little girl with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD). She was struggling to find help and support and was at her wit's end trying to navigate NHS pathways and the schooling system. 
FASD Awareness has had a hudge postive life-changing impact on both their lives.
Friends Testimonial
“When E came into my care in 2021, I was informed she had FASD, but I soon discovered her diagnosis had never been formally recorded. I searched for help and support, and FASD Awareness was the only place I found direct, free support. They immediately responded to my call for help, and I had my first one-to-one with Tracy Allen, the charity’s founder. Her empathy lived experience and knowledge not only helped me navigate getting an assessment and formal diagnosis, but over the next two years were vital in securing speech and language assessment, occupational therapy and sensory assessments, and a robust EHCP. This led to Eleanor getting a perfect placement at a Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) school, which has been life-changing for her.”
 
Inspired by the support provided by FASD Awareness, I offered to help fundraise for the charity and volunteered to run the London Marathon to raise funds.