C/O 36 Stratton Road
Kirkby
Liverpool
Merseyside
L32 4UQ
United Kingdom

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Kaden B's Parents/Guardians

Jennifer

Kaden B's Siblings

Kaden B's Interests

Playing football, being outdoors, going to the park, watching dvds and his favourite programs Mickey Mouse Club House and Timmy time. He loves music, singing and dancing, playing with his toys and reading books.

Kaden B's Favourite Colour

Red

Is Kaden B able to read?

No

Is Kaden B able to use hands?

Yes

Is Kaden B visually/hearing impaired?

No

Does Kaden B suffer from any developmental delay?

No

Story written 2009

Kaden was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at 4 weeks old. It was confirmed that Kaden had Cystic Fibrosis through the heel prick test and a sweat test. They started treating him immediately with the medication he needed to keep him well and also with physiotherapy.

Kaden has grown many bacteria’s on his lungs for the last two years including pseudomonas twice, so he has to have a nebuliser twice a day to keep it at bay.

Kaden also has poor weight gain and is on a high fat diet but does not eat a lot. He is small for his age and we have to put powder in his milk to add extra calories.

Kaden does not go to nursery or play groups due to infections and is an only child so he is very lonely.

Update 5th March 2010

There’s not much to report this month, other than Kaden is doing really well at the moment. He’s put some weight on and we are also really looking forward to summer this year so we can get out more.

He’s really looking forward to going to see Mickey Mouse and Snow White in the Echo Arena. We’re so excited as they are his two favourite films.

He is really enjoying getting his post; he’s such a happy little boy. Kaden received a Timmy Time bedroom door sticker with his name on which he loved so much. Thanks to everyone.

Update 1st February 2010

Kaden has had a great month; he is really well and is even eating! He’s put two pounds on - yippee! He loves getting his mail and says he now has lots of friends.

Kaden has received some beautiful hand made cards this month and it means a lot that people have put all their time and effort into making them - we like them a lot! Thank you to everybody who sent Kaden mail and gifts. He really loved the Mickey Mouse teddy/pillow most of all - thank you to Charlotte and James for that as it really made his day. Thank you for the books too, he’s received iggle piggle and an animal farm touch and feel book. He loves them. Thank you everyone.

Update 7th December 2010

The beginning of December was hard for Kaden as he was ill and feeling a bit sorry for himself, which is so unlike him, but come Christmas time he soon was back to his normal self and so looking forward to Christmas.

Christmas was great this year and Kaden was really pleased with all his toys from Santa.

For New Year we went to a family party and Kaden was the centre of attention, singing and dancing and keeping everyone entertained, which he loves to do. Then of course when the snow came, it made Christmas even more special for him and we loved making snowmen.

Thanks for all the cards and reindeer letters as Kaden loved them. Thank you to Alan and Julie for the lovely gifts they sent which Kaden loved, it was so kind.

Update 4th December 2009

Kaden had his annual review today at the hospital and he has done great on all his tests - we are so pleased, and he has made us all proud today by eating! Let’s hope he keeps it up.

Thank you to everybody who took the time to write to Kaden and send him gifts. I didn’t realise how much people care and think about others - you all are truly great. Thank you Post Pals for coming into our lives and making my little boy so happy.

Update 27th November 2009

Kaden has just received his first piece of mail from Post Pals and I just have to say that I’ve never seen him so happy – he’s over the moon and he is jumping with joy shouting
thank you! I would just like to thank Post Pals and the little boy aged 4 who sent him mail, you have made him a very happy boy. We would love to send a thank you card to the little boy but have no return address.