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Sam’s condition was endlessly misdiagnosed and it was only at about 15.5 months old, that Sam was confirmed as having Central Core Disease a rare muscle myopathy. Following a successful tracheostomy at 13.5 months old, an operation that would allow Sam to breathe on and off a ventilator, without being hospitalised, Sam's parents, Melissa and Fred, finally saw their little boy’s face without tubes and bandages. Sam started learning how to roll over, sit taste and eat. Tragically, 2 weeks away from finally co
Sam died having never left hospital, having never gone outside (except when transferring between hospitals) and having never gone home. As Sam’s parents, Melissa and Fred’s commitment to their son is to ensure that his bravery and loving spirit lives on through others and that his life and life lessons save other lives… A trail of footprints touching hearts and lives, bringing change and hope wherever they go.