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georgina says smile

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From: Addlestone, Surrey
Registered: 29-Nov-2006

Gordan Browns Kid!
Posted: 29-Nov-2006 23:02

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hiya people
just saw the news and headlines about Gordan Browns child has cf, anyone see it?
georgina x

wookster

Posts: 1
Registered: 30-Nov-2006

Re: Gordan Browns Kid!
Posted: 30-Nov-2006 07:03

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Just heard it on the radio.

Maybe now CF will have a strong enough voice in Government to fight for free prescriptions.

cfdykey06

Posts: 33
From: hailsham
Registered: 17-Nov-2006

Re: Gordan Browns Kid!
Posted: 30-Nov-2006 08:09

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he woz told ages ago tho y kum out nw when da eliton is soon?? they sed he woz told wen dey dun da heal prick

DimBloke

Posts: 102
Registered: 11-Nov-2006

Re: Gordan Browns Kid!
Posted: 30-Nov-2006 11:30

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They said on tv this morning that the story was leaked to the newspaper by a member of staff at the hospital the little lad is going to in Scotland. Chequebook journalism is not very nice. The family should have the right to privacy.

muzicman

Posts: 19
From: Leeds
Registered: 07-Nov-2006

Re: Gordan Browns Kid!
Posted: 30-Nov-2006 16:03

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They are making a massive deal about it just because its Gordon Brown's kid don't you think?

With the treatments available now and in the future the child should have a good quality of life so I think the news went a bit overboard last night.

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DimBloke

Posts: 102
Registered: 11-Nov-2006

Re: Gordan Browns Kid!
Posted: 30-Nov-2006 16:45

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Given how much of the news is given over to nonsense about Z-list celebrities, I think a 'human interest' story about a very prominent politician on the world stage is bound to be very big news. The story is made all the more poignant as this child's parents cradled their dying daughter in their arms only a couple of years ago. My friends tell me it made the major news bulletins in France, Germany, the US and Australia too and not just here.

Personally I don't think that the newspaper should have been allowed to publish the story based on a leak as even politicians have a right to a private life. It should only have run if the family themselves decided they wanted to go public and they should have been given the opportunity to think about if and when they wanted to do this - not be 'outed' by a tabloid.

I think much of the coverage has been positive - and as you say, has stressed how greatly improved the prognosis is for people with CF than even 10 years ago.

STRAWBZ

Posts: 19
From: SUFFOLK
Registered: 07-Nov-2006

Re: Gordan Browns Kid!
Posted: 30-Nov-2006 17:35

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A new baby born with CF is huge news - normally just to family members and friends though.
Gordon Brown is a very prominent member of our society so this news was bound to hit the headlines.
No matter what their profile is, this news will be as shattering for them as any parent.
I think to say it has been announced because an election is coming up is harsh and thoughtless to say the least.
The advantages for us will be good, CF being on every front page is fantastic for raising awareness, that will lead on to awareness regarding transplants and organ donation and many people who haven't got round to signing the organ donor register might be prompted to do it now.
I think the Browns will make fabulous parents to a CF child, but I wouldn't have wished that on anyone, especially after the tragedy with their daughter.
I hope their little boy stays healthy and sees lots of benifits from new trials and gene therapy. He's in good hands.

Caroline_S

Posts: 55
From: Blackburn
Registered: 05-Nov-2006

Re: Gordan Browns Kid!
Posted: 30-Nov-2006 18:46

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Yeah i heard about it

Its unfortunate but will be really good for raising awareness at least and hopefully his influence in government can help us get proper benefits etc lol.

Maddie!

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From: brighton
Registered: 08-Nov-2006

Re: Gordan Browns Kid!
Posted: 01-Dec-2006 15:29

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Aww i heard about that!
I was felt so bad so them,But at least as other people have said that he will be in good hands and help spread more awareness!
x x

:x:.EssexGirli.:x:

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From: Clacton--essex
Registered: 07-Nov-2006

Re: Gordan Browns Kid!
Posted: 01-Dec-2006 22:40

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I think its gd for awarness, but just think that however well/ill that kid is thats how ppl will think EVRI person with CF is ..i think they will judge us all on this 1 child thats in the spotlight.
Poor kid tho =(
xxx

sazg

Posts: 48
From: Rotherham
Registered: 05-Nov-2006

Re: Gordan Browns Kid!
Posted: 03-Dec-2006 11:58

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They will have wanted time to get their heads round the fact that their son has cf i don't think i have fully come to terms with it yet. my daughter was diagnosed via the heel prick test and is now 15 months old, but it is still hard and i agree that the browns should be allowed privacy to deal with it in their own time.

Take care
Sarah
xxxx

Mogzi luvz ya

Posts: 65
From: East sussex
Registered: 06-Dec-2006

Re: Gordan Browns Kid!
Posted: 06-Dec-2006 13:51

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I never actually saw the news but my parents told me. I think it wil help us alot, i wish more people did no about cf because then u wouldn't have to explain it to the people you tell because they'll no what it is. + more money will be raised for it which will go towards helping us to find a cure! Yeh i can understand y he didn't wanna cum out with it straight away, u wouldn want the world 2 kno evryting bout ya life wud u? I jus wish me luck 2 the child and hope he has a good healthy life! m x x