- About Footsteps
Unique, ground-breaking physiotherapy programme of rehabilitation, therapeutic exercises and specialised equipment, to help patients achieve their full potential. » - Physiotherapy Programme
Intensive, child friendly, tailored therapy to meet patient specific needs, combining fun and games, with unique and traditional physiotherapy. » - Coming to the Centre
Three-week course of intensive physiotherapy usually comprising three hours of daily rehabilitation, five days a week. » - The Foundation
The Foundation provides financial assistance for those families who might otherwise not be able to afford Footsteps physiotherapy. » - Footsteps in Action
How can you help to fund a footstep and start the journey for a child in need? »
Footsteps News
September 23rd, 2011
Brave little Sienna is defying the odds
When Sienna Steptoe was five months old, doctors told her family she was blind, deaf and would never walk or talk.
But five years later and to the joy of her parents, the Abingdon youngster is learning to take her first steps with the help of Footsteps. Read the full article in the Oxford Times.
August 15th, 2011
James Howard to swim the channel in support of Footsteps
James Howard is going to swim across the English Channel in support Footsteps. James’ son Aiden was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy over a year ago, with help provided by Footsteps, Aiden is now able to crawl, sit up unaided and has even started to walk with a little help from Dad. See the Oxbox interview with James about his upcoming 40km swim. Please do support James by contacting the Footsteps Centre, or Swiminasuit.
August 15th, 2011
Support Footsteps by completing the Spider Challenge
Can your class/colleagues complete the Spider Challenge? All you have to do is find 10 willing classmates/Colleagues to each hold a Tarantula for 1 minute. Each volunteer pledges to raise at least £100 for Footsteps Foundation. For more information contact polly@footstepsfoundation.com
August 15th, 2011
Minty in next round to become Olympic torch bearer
Minty has made it through to the next round in the bid to be one of the Olympic torch bearers for the 2011 London Olympic Games.
After being nominated we recently received notification that Minty will join 28,000 other hopefuls in the next round. Results are due in December.
August 10th, 2011
New Footsteps Home
After months of planning, construction and decision making, we are thrilled to finally be in our new Footsteps home. Whilst we’re sad to leave Warborough after many years we are just as excited to be taking up residence in Dorchester-On-Thames just a short drive from the former Footsteps site. Dorchester-On-Thames boasts a wonderful Abbey, post office, village shop, tea rooms and three pubs! We hope you will make the most of the facilities while you are spending time at Footsteps.
The new site has designated parking for Footsteps families and we ask that people park as instructed and are prompt in leaving after sessions to maximise space for others.
We have 5 individual gyms with a spider and mat area in each, a consultation room and office. We also have a family room, kitchen and staff room and two toilets! We look forward to welcoming you all to our new home and joining us on the next part of our Footsteps journey.
August 10th, 2011
Footsteps Foundation receives generous grants
Footsteps Foundation has recently received generous grants from the following:
- The Bosher Hinton Foundation
- The John Horniman’s Children’s Trust
- CHK Ltd
- The Elizabeth Jane Foundation
- South Oxfordshire District Council
August 10th, 2011
British 10K London Run 2012
We have six places we have available for the 2012 British 10k London Run. If anyone is interested in taking part please contact polly@footstepsfoundation.com. The run takes place in London in July 2012.
August 10th, 2011
The Boparan Charitable Trust
The Boparan Charitbale Trust is a charity based in Birmingham which can provide funding for accommodation. For more information please visit www.theboparancharitabletrust.com.
August 10th, 2011
Knightrider Challenge – not such an easy ride!
Footsteps Fundraiser John Chevis completed the London Knightrider cycle in 6 hours and 20 minutes raising money for Footsteps Foundation. The cycle passed over 50 London landmarks. The cycle was not without its fair share of drama, John says “dodging drunken people leaving pubs and clubs was an interesting experience, and I had one puncture about three miles from the half way stop at Alexandria Palace.
Unfortunately there are no pictures of John, ironically as he was taking a photo at Crystal Palace dressed in a Footsteps T Shirt, he got run over by another cyclist!
August 10th, 2011
Donations using JustTextGiving
Did you know you can now text your donations using JustTextGiving.
To donate directly to Footsteps Foundation just text: Foot11 £xx to 70070.
Donations using this code will be allocated to Footsteps Foundation grants and awards.
To create a text code for a specific child please follow the online instructions on your fundraising page.
