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Toby, Lucas and Stamford are getting into the Easter spirit by colouring in Easter eggs! For these children though, it鈥檚 not just about having fun. All three have cerebral palsy, a condition affecting the part of the brain that controls muscle movement. By learning to hold the pencils correctly and colouring within the lines, they are also developing crucial co-ordination skills.聽

They all go to聽in Muswell Hill, a specialist centre for children with cerebral palsy which is supported by 鲍鱼tv Children in Need. It鈥檚 open every day for families to come along and take part in free tailored sessions, helping children to reach their potential.

Toby is five and has been attending sessions at the Centre for three years. When he first started going, things were really hard for him. As a toddler, he had been developing perfectly until an accident left him with severe brain injury. He was in hospital for a long time and doctors said he鈥檇 never walk or talk again. He had little functionality and couldn鈥檛 even swallow. But Toby鈥檚 been slowly proving the doctors wrong. Incredibly, he started talking last year and his mum Pippa is overjoyed to be able to have a conversation with him. He鈥檚 also on his feet and walking unaided, something Pippa never thought she鈥檇 see.

Lucas is four and started going to the Centre last October. Since then, he鈥檚 learnt to walk on his own and his speech has improved. When he was asked at nursery what he most enjoys doing, he replied: 鈥淲hen mum picks me up and takes me to Muswell Hill鈥�, meaning the Centre. He goes there to play, make new friends and, crucially, become more independent.

Three-year-old Stamford is a Chelsea-mad football fan and has been going to the聽Centre for most of his life. He was born with cerebral palsy and has been attending sessions since he was only one years old. He has made fantastic progress, after being told by doctors he would never walk. He鈥檚 gone from shuffling around on his bottom to walking unaided. And he never stops smiling! Despite being visually impaired and having limited speech, he can still name every single player in Chelsea football club!

Thanks to your fundraising efforts and generous donations, we鈥檝e been able to help children like Toby, Lucas and Stamford. Find out more about the , and follow us on and for the latest news.