Little Cody French is a “lovable wee monkey” who bombs about like any other five-year-old. But before he was born, doctors gave him just a 20 per cent chance of survival and advised his mother multiple times to abort the pregnancy. His tiny heart and lungs were being crushed by his intestines, which had escaped through a hole in his abdominal wall and into his chest cavity. Devastated parents Lisa MacDonald and Barry French, were warned that if their son took just one deep breath at birth it could be fatal, as there was no room for all his organs in one small space.
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New Archie Foundation chairwoman ‘hopeful and optimistic’ for future
Children’s hospital charity The Archie Foundation has named trustee Carol Munro as its new chairwoman.
And after serving on its board of trustees for three years – most recently as vice-chairwoman – she is “hopeful and optimistic” about the future of the organization.
The charity, which supports children’s healthcare in Aberdeen, Elgin, Inverness and Dundee, found its income plummet by two-thirds over the last year due to the pandemic.
And while there is still uncertainty following The Archie Foundation’s “toughest year of its 21-year history,” Mrs Munro said it is vital its work continues.
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