Fashion Blogger Chloe Miles To Shave Head And Raise 30k For Little Boy With Cerebral Palsy – HuffPost UK

Posted: Published on August 27th, 2017

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A fashion blogger who lost her brother, who had a rare genetic disorder, is set to shave her head so a young boy with cerebral palsy can access potentially life-changing treatment.

Chloe Helen Miles, 21, from Aldershot, Hampshire, hopes to raise a staggering 30,000 so Enzo Thompson, four, can access stem cell treatment and liveas independently as possible.

I knew straight away that I wanted to shave my hair for Enz, for a chance at a better quality of life for such a kind and funny boy, she told HuffPost UK.

And I know my brother wouldve wanted me to.

Chloe Miles

Chloe was left distraught when her brother Dylan died at the age of 17. He lived with Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder which left him severely disabled.

One year after his death, she began volunteering with Sebastians Action Trust- a charity supporting the families of seriously ill children,which had helped Chloe and her family when Dylan was alive.

The charity introduced her to Enzo and his family in November 2015 and from there, a beautiful relationship blossomed.

I was a little worried that meeting Enzo for the first time would be difficult and I did wonder if I was ready many times before my first visit, Chloe said.

But when I met Enzo and his family I didnt feel overwhelmed, they made me feel very comfortable and I knew Id made the right decision.

Chloe Miles

Focusing on this new relationship also helped her grieve.

When Dylan passed away I had no one to be silly for, no one to entertain and interact with in the way that Id known for my whole life with D, she said.

Becoming such great friends with Enzo and his little brother, Luca [aged two], has helped me so much with my grieving process and helped me to keep hold of that silliness.

Enzo was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was five months old.The condition means he is severely physically disabled and is currently unable to sit, crawl, stand or walk. He is non-verbal and is fed through a gastrostomy (a device allowing him to be fed directly into his stomach).

Enzos parents,Caroline Thompson, 31, and Daniel Thompson, 29, try to ease their young sons symptoms with daily physiotherapy sessions, however Enzo often finds even the simplest of tasks difficult and exhausting.

C/O of the Thompson family

Caroline, a stay-at-home mum from Odham, Hook, told HuffPost UK: For Enzo, any achievement is a massive achievement.

Life for him is tough, he has to constantly push on and work hard, but he is the happiest little boy, with a fantastic personality, sense of humour and inspirational drive for life.

Enzo has already had one round of stem cell treatment, which his parents said helped him gain better head control so that he can sit upright while assisted, in his chair for longer periods of time. They also said it helped his motor skills, so he is now able to reach for a toy and grasp it in his hand.

It is hoped that another round of treatment will help him even more, by giving him better head, arm and hand control, as well as movement, so that he can sit unsupported and be able to lift himself (for example, from a chair to a bed).

His parents also hope hell be able to one day operate a power wheelchair and live as independently as possible.

C/O the Thompson family

Chloe has become a huge part of the familys life over the past two years and was able to witness firsthand theincredible progress from Enzos first round of treatment.

Now shes set to shave her head - a grade three all over - to raise a staggering 30,000 to help him, as this type of treatment isnt available on the NHS.

Its commendable that anyone would shave their head for another persons child, however Chloe is also a full-time blogger, which means her job relies heavily on appearance.So why has she decided to shave all of her hair off to help?

When I was about seven or eight, I heard about someone shaving their head for charity and I decided that if Dylan ever needed money raised I would shave my hair off for him, she explained.

Unfortunately, when Dylan got ill there was nothing I could do, there was no treatment and no amount of money could have helped him.

Chloe said shes pretty nervous about the shave, which will take place on 2 September, but added shes mostly excited - especially as theyve already raised over 1,200.

Discussing the major part Chloe has played in all of their lives, Caroline said:I dont think we will ever be able to thank her enough for what she is doing for Enzo, but I know that she will always be a part of his life.

Shes been such an amazing help, support and friend to Enzo - and to us all.

Chloe will be shaving her hair at 4pm on 2 September at The William Cobbett pub in Farnham. To donate, please visit her JustGiving page.

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