KEEGAN UPDATE : 14 WEEKS ON : 13 JULY 2009

It has been three weeks since our last ‘update’ – really because there has been little to report.

Keegan is now settled into the home at 201 Ecclestone, undergoing speech, occupational and physio therapy.    His mother Sally is in constant attendance, assisting wherever possible, and learning the necessary techniques, so that she can continue with the treatment even when the specialists have departed.

By all accounts, progress IS being made, but it is SLOW.    Keegan does respond to stimuli, but the long road ahead appears to be stretching over many, many months.

Keegan’s parents are now considering the long term best interests for Keegan, that is whether he should stay put, or move down to the town of George on the South Coast , where his grandparents live and can take care of him, or whether he would be better off closer to home in Bulawayo .    Each option is full of pros and cons, hence an extremely difficult decision to make.

On the fund-raising side,  the extreme generosity of literally thousands of people has ensured that the Trust Fund is in a healthy position.    The Trustees have agreed to give the battered and shell-shocked public in Zimbabwe a break for now.   Their response has been unbelievable to date.   

There are one or two further events planned for this year, most notably a fund-raising dinner down in George in November, and hopefully a cricket match starring national players in September.    We also continue to sell tickets in the USA for a donated buffalo hunt, and if all these events turn out as expected, we should have sufficient funding to meet all Keegan’s requirements into the New Year.

After that ?      We shall re-assess his requirements and get on with it again ! 

Finally, in view of Keegan’s current stability, further updates will be posted at less regular intervals than in the past.  However if anyone wants further information on any matter related to Keegan or to the fund-raising, please contact the Trust’s offices at:  falcontob@netconnect.co.zw.

Thank you.

UNTIL NEXT TIME………