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News - Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham West Midlands UK |
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| Heartlands Hospital |
| Surprise celebration for long-standing patient turning sweet 16 |
| Date : - 21/08/2012 |
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A 16th birthday is special for any young person, and for long-term Heartlands Hospital patient, Baabar Mahmood, staff made sure it was an occassion to remember.
Staff on the children’s ward at the Hospital surprised Baabar, who is being treated for rare genetic condition Giant Axonal Neuropathy, and his family with a surprise party complete with cake, decorations, party hats and entertainment by beatboxing act ‘The beatbox twin’.
The youngster from Alum Rock has a rare condition which causes damage to the nervous system, affecting movement and sensation in the arms, legs, and other parts of the body which progressively declines over time.
Baabar said: “It feels a bit scary to be 16 but I’m pleased to have this party and appreciate what everyone has done for me.”
Baabar’s brother, Faisal Mahmood, aged 24, said: “The party has been good for Baabar. He has been coming to Heartlands since he was little and has currently been here for three months, so the party has really made him happy. He is a special brother and we appreciate everything the nurses do for him as well as all the other children, they are like family to us.”
Kelly Jones, healthcare assistant said: “Baabar has been here a long time so it’s lovely for him to have this party. We see so much of him we’re like an extended family.” |
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| Reference : - www.heartofengland.nhs.uk |
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