CHARLOTTE’S story has to be heard to be believed, and the extent to which her family have gone to improve her livelihood is truly astounding.

But on top of this is the sheer amount of community support which has enabled the Bottgers to pursue a better life for their oldest daughter.

In previous fundraisers the family raised £60,000 to take Charlotte to Missouri in the USA for specialist care, making this venture look like a mere drop in the ocean in comparison.

All this was only possible due to the support from those whose donated, whether that is pennies or a few pounds.

To hear about how much six-year-old Charlotte has been through when she is still so young is truly unbelievable.

But what is most impressing, and what has left a lasting effect, is her resolve.

Charlotte has the bravery and fearlessness that most people never achieve, and she is still in the early years of her life.

Best of luck to James on the mammoth challenge - which is already underway - from all here at the Gazette, and we eagerly await further tales of Charlotte’s ventures.

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