Teen Hero - Alexander

Опубликовано 3 ноября 2013, 16:08

13 year old Alexander suffers from Hypermobility Syndrome, a condition in which the joints move beyond the normal range (double jointed). He is in pain every day, his knee often dislocates, and he has IBS. Alexander's knee caps used to dislocate around 5 times a day but now it's 2/3 times.

He has been a young carer for his mum since he was 5 years old. He has found it difficult to make friends, he was bullied physically and mentally at primary and secondary school. It started with name calling then he was set upon by 6 people who attacked him.

Alexander is a fundraiser and Poppy appeal coordinator. They've raised £22,000 as part of the district of Poppy appeal (£600 raised by himself). His job entails written work, admin and selling poppies to the public.

He loves animals and has rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, budgie, dogs, cats and tortoise as pets. He says 'if you love and give them respect and love they'll give it back'.
Alexander enjoys playing clarinet in the Rhyl Youth Marching Band.