Garden play equipment fundraiser for Killearn youngster swings into action

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The mum of a 12-year-old girl with Down’s syndrome has issued a call for help to replace her much-loved play equipment in the garden of her home.Killearn mum Chrissy Taylor has given up her job as a nurse to care for 12-year-old Bronte Dargue and says she has exhausted traditional avenues of financial support to replace the crumbling equipment - with no access to private funding available.It has led her to launch an online fundraiser in an attempt to restore Bronte’s favourite play equipment - including a swing and trampoline - as well as erecting a fence and gate in the garden to ensure that Bronte is kept safe.On the online fundraising page, Chrissy writes: “We are lucky enough to have a garden, and over the years, she has had various outdoor toys and play equipment and used them all lots.“We have sometimes been able to pass them on to others when she has outgrown them if they have been in a safe state of repair.

She had open heart surgery in 2017 and recovered brilliantly.“The play equipment is another way to continue to keep her heart healthy.“In fact, during the first lockdown in 2020, Bronte was shielding for many months and didn’t leave the confines of the garden.

We are grateful that we had a garden compared to so many others during that time.“Bronte is now 12 and her Down’s syndrome means she is particularly prone to weight gain and thyroid problems.“Her current swing is struggling to support her vigorous use.

Like most swings, it is designed for younger, lighter children.“Her garden swing is her favourite thing in the world and she spends as much time on it as she can.