Appeal to buy artificial grass for boy with rare disorder

A mother of a seven-year-old boy with a rare genetic disorder has launched an appeal to raise funds for an artificial lawn.

Thomas Bryant is a seven-year-old boy who suffers from Idic15, a rare genetic disorder. He has severe behaviour and learning difficulties.

Thomas hates wearing shoes and, according to Sarah Bryant, his mother, he “comes alive” in the garden, where he can feel the air and enjoy the feel of the grass on his bare feet. However, Sarah says that this is not possible every day because, after rain, the lawn is too muddy.

His mother has come up with a solution, however – replacing the grass with an artificial grass lawn for her son to use in all weathers. She told the Plymouth Herald:

“He needs the sensory input of just feeling the air and just feeling the difference in temperature, you know, feeling sort of the texture under his feet.”

Sarah has opened a GoFundMe account at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tomtoms-garden

This is appealing for money for her garden, and has raised over £1,000 towards her target of £2,800.

Many primary schools have installed artificial grass in the Chester, Wrexham and North Wales areas, so that muddy grass does not prevent pupils from playing outside. During the coronavirus pandemic, many families are spending much of their time at home. Exercise and fresh air are important to maintain good health. Alike local schools and the Bryant family, residents can install artificial grass for a low maintenance, all-weather lawn that can be enjoyed all year round.