You can help deafblind children feel and respond to music

Two year-old Jesse has started to enjoy music at Sparkles, a group run by Jackie at Sense. Jesse's mum explains:

"This is my son, Jesse.

"Ever since he was born, Jesse has been in and out of hospital. Because he has CHARGE syndrome he is profoundly deaf and has sight problems. For him, everything is a challenge.

"But with Sense's support, Jesse is learning so much about the world and his place in it. The treasure chest at Sparkles is just one example of how Sense helps Jesse experience something new. Jesse may not hear the music, but he can feel it. And it means so much to me to be able to share this with him.

"Jesse immediately took to the big drum. He lay on the top as Jackie began to make a beat, and his face lit up as he started to feel the vibrations and rhythm. Then he started to tap back on the drum and laugh which, really is the best sound of all to me."

Read the full letter from Jesse's mum Rachel to find out more.

Your gift of £10 could buy a tambourine so other deafblind children can feel music	Your gift of £75 could buy a treasure chest of musical instruments that will enable deafblind children to enjoy music	Your gift of £225 could cover the costs for four children to attend a Sparkles session