Beneficiaries

The Evening Chronicle Sunshine Fund endeavours to enhance the lives of disabled children in the north east, and help everyone associated with the child. There are hundreds of parents with disabled children in the North East.

We understand that it can cost thousands of pounds to adapt a home and purchase adequate transport and equipment for a disabled child, and that the local authority has very limited funding. The Sunshine Fund is here to provide that much needed equipment.

New trike and ready to roll Jim had never had a bike of his own - until now. Read Full Story

Technological Whiz Joseph Douglas, who suffers from autistic spectrum disorder, is able to concentrate on homework and surf the net, thanks to the Sunshine Fund. Read Full Story

One Giant Leap Danny Walker is jumping for joy on his new trampoline. Read Full Story

A helping hand for Jessica A gift from the Sunshine Fund benefits a whole family. Read Full Story

Sitting Pretty Amy Wilson, who suffers from a degenerative brain disorder, is now travelling in comfort thanks to a grant from the Sunshine Fund for a special car seat. Read Full Story

Three-wheeling A trike donated by the Sunshine Fund has let a boy enjoy his first taste of independence. Read Full Story

Ruby shines on her trike Ruby Ruvino was delighted when she received a grant for a trike from the Sunshine Fund. Read Full Story

She’s in the pink with her new trike Caroline is a huge fan of the colour pink and is delighted with her new trike. Read Full Story

Special chairs boost school’s sporting ambitions The Sunshine Fund and local company ITPS, have got the ball rolling for Percy Hedley’s basketball team. Read Full Story

Standing tall Owen Taylor is standing tall thanks to a special new frame from the Sunshine Fund. Read Full Story

Trike sparks smiles Alisha Robinson is delighted with her new trike, and can now peddle away with a huge smile on her face, thanks to a generous donation from Newcastle based company, Graphite Resources. Read Full Story

Sports fan on the route to victory New sports equipment, provided by the Sunshine Fund has helped determined Jon Joe Clennel to the top of his game Read Full Story

Tandems are twice the fun Pupils are pedalling like mad after receiving a helping hand from the Sunshine Fund. Read Full Story

Teenager logs on to a much brighter future David Martin is on top of the world after a Sunshine Fund boost. Read Full Story

Boy puts a smile on star’s face An ever-smiling lad had an even broader grin on his face when a special trike was presented to him by one of his heroes – former Newcastle United ace Peter Beardsley. Read Full Story

The gift of play Fraser Carr is bouncing with delight after receiving a helping hand from the Sunshine Fund. Read Full Story

Boy is wheely getting around A new trike means a new lease of life for Dylan Mitchell. Read Full Story

Charity centre gets a helping hand A centre giving respite to seriously ill children and their families has been helped by the Sunshine Fund. Read Full Story

Joy for nine-year-old who struggled to ride a bike Billy, who has Down’s Syndrome and autistic spectrum disorder, has had trouble using a normal bicycle in the past, but now thanks to the Sunshine Fund he can enjoy riding his own specialist trike. Read Full Story

New-found freedom Clodagh Elliott of Sunderland is enjoying new-found freedom thanks to help from the Sunshine Fund. Read Full Story

Sun shines on school’s garden We purchased wheelchair swings, a summerhouse and some garden seating to enhance the garden at Percy Hedley's Leybourne Residential Unit in Killingworth. Read Full Story

Wheelchair joy for Eleanor Eleanor Wild of Newcastle upon Tyne, was awarded a grant for a Specialist Wheelchair in June 2006, and she is absolutely delighted with it! Read Full Story

Danny’s on the move at last Danny Walker from Gateshead has hereditary cerebral palsy and a particular problem with his legs. The Sunshine Fund awarded him with a grant for a specialist trike in October 2006. Read Full Story

Bike is making world of difference to youngster Andrew Mitchell, of Ryton in Gateshead, has cerebral palsy. He often finds it difficult to walk independently and can only use his left hand. In October 2006, the Sunshine Fund awarded Andrew with a grant to purchase a Theraplay Imp Trike, and now Andrew ’s mum, Claire, says he couldn’t live without it. Read Full Story

Bubble fun Jayden has severe learning disabilities and before he got a bubble tube from the Sunshine Fund, found it difficult to concentrate. Read Full Story

Start of a new journey for little Jessica THREE-year-old Jessica Finley was given a grant of £624 to buy a Theraplay Imp Trike. Read Full Story

Alice is lifted to new heights The Sunshine Fund helped little Alice Cummings to get on the move when her family was awarded a grant to purchase a portable hoist. Read Full Story

It’s the wheel deal as we help the kids South Tyneside Football Trust was given a £31,000 grant from the Chronicle’s Sunshine Fund for the new chairs and special balls. Read Full Story

Gift of trike boosts David’s health David Marr of High Heaton has cerebral palsy. He and his family are delighted with his new specialist trike, and the improvement it has already made to his life. Read Full Story

Trike Delight James Shaw, from Wideopen, is delighted with his new trike. Read Full Story

Bike Bliss for Young Chloe Chloe White, from County Durham, can now join her families on bike rides since she received a tow-along bike from the Sunshine Fund. Read Full Story

Youngster finally has good sleep Little Jimmy Simpson is delighted with his new sleeping arrangements since the Sunshine Fund provided him with a grant for a Symmetri Sleep System. Read Full Story

Connected to a whole new world Computer-Crazy Nathan Gelson was delighted when he received a PC of his very own from the Sunshine Fund. Read Full Story

Triking a blow for the needy Daniel Henderson suffers from a genetic disorder which affects his muscles. The Sunshine Fund were delighted to purchase him a specialist trike, which was presented to him during assembly at his school. Read Full Story

New chair cheer for disabled girl A donation of £1,000 from Eldon Square helped to helped to purchase a wheelchair for Samantha from Whitley Bay. Read Full Story

Life's a Beach! Elliot Caswell is delighted with his new Hippocamp wheelchair. Read Full Story

Launching new skills for young The Sunshine Fund were delighted to give £25,000 to the Coquet Shawbase Trust in Amble so that they could purchase some specially adapted boats. Read Full Story