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CWR,12 mins

Prosthetic fundraiser for Warwickshire baby

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Most people have heard of the classic rash associated with meningitis that doesn鈥檛 disappear when you press a clear glass firmly against it. I don't know if you've had experience of it BUT it can be pretty scary. A Warwickshire mum has started a fundraising page to help buy prosthetics for her 16-month old son, Rhoman-Gray. In May this year, he suddenly became ill at home and ended up fighting for his life after contracting Meningitis. Mum Olivia Bartwell was close to losing Rhoman-Gray several times and had to make the difficult decision to amputate his limbs to save his life. She's been speaking to 91福利社 CWR's Ushma Mistry...

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