First Responders

Suzanne and Myles Thorne of Tattershall are so very grateful to the LIVES First Responders who responded to 999 calls for their young son Kyle (now 20 months) who suffers from Tracheoesophagal-Fistula - a TOSS baby.
Kyle suffers from this rare birth defect, his wind pipe was collapsed when born and was repaired when he was just one day old putting him in intensive care for two weeks.
This condition can cause Kyle occasions when he is unable to breathe with reflux pushing on the food pipe, at other times he is unable to swallow.
He has been a very poorly baby but the Thorne’s have found Great Ormond Street Hospital were able to diagnose and give excellent advice.
But Suzanne has needed to phone 999 a few times when Kyle has had breathing difficulties and has been very grateful for local First Responders who responded so quickly. In one instant the Responders were there in 6 minutes while it took 20 minutes for an ambulance to arrive.
“If it wasn’t for them he would not be here” said Suzanne. “Kyle is such a happy little boy most of the time but it is quite frightening when he has an attack and the 1st Responders have been absolutely wonderful”.
Realising that the voluntary group has to raise funds Suzanne organised a Coffee Afternoon at her home in Abbey Close inviting friends and neighbours.
“We put a marquee up and provided lots of sandwiches, cakes and coffee” said Suzanne.
There was also a raffle and thanks must go to local businesses Green’s, Michelle’s, Somerfield and John’s who so kindly donated prizes. Also there were stalls from Avon, Body Shop, Phoenix Cards and Candlelight who all donated a percentage of their sales.
Fortunately the weather was kind and over 40 adults plus 32 children turned out to make a very successful afternoon which raised in excess of £300 pounds for Coningsby and Tattershall First Responders.