Merel, Caitlin and Clara - Long Covid Kids Choir

In this extra special episode of the Long Covid Hope podcast, Sarah is joined by Merel and two members of the Long Covid Kids Choir, Caitlin and Clara (and Caitlin's mum Lorna). Merel talks about her experience with her acute Covid infection and Long Covid, in particular her respiratory symptoms and the effect that had as a professional musician and singer. We discuss how she started up the Long Covid Kids Choir, what wonderful activities the choir gets up to and the support this provides for the children who take part. The Long Covid Kids Choir is now a part of the Long Covid Kids charity, which does such great work to support families with poorly children. And last but certainly not least, Merel invites two members of the choir - Caitlin and Clara - to share their own experiences of Long Covid. Please listen to the end to hear from them.

A big massive thank you and hugs out to these two lovely girls who were brave enough to come on the podcast! And we're sure all of the listeners will agree that we sincerely hope that Caitlin, Clara and all children with Long Covid and other chronic conditions get the full support and treatment that they need. We wish that they all can recover their health - and soon. Our hearts go out to all of these children and their parents. If you are moved by this episode, please consider donating to Long Covid Kids charity: https://www.longcovidkids.org/donate

This episode features extracts from two wonderful songs performed by the Long Covid Kids Choir:

- 'When We Celebrate', composed by Lin Marsh, arrangement by Merel van der Knoop for King Charles' coronation

- 'Winter Fantasy', composed by Jill Gallina Disclaimer: **Please note that we are not medical professionals and this does not constitute medical advice. Always speak to your doctor or medical practitioner before starting any new treatments, supplements or beginning a new exercise routine.**

Trigger Warnings: chronic illness in children, medical gaslighting, traumatic experiences

Links mentioned (A-Z):

Long Covid Kids Choir: https://www.longcovidkids.org/service-page/lck-choir
Long Covid Kids - Symptoms: https://www.longcovidkids.org/long-covid-kids-symptom-gallery
Long Covid Kids - What is Long Covid: https://www.longcovidkids.org/what-is-long-covid
Long Covid Kids - What is PIMS: https://www.longcovidkids.org/what-is-pims

Our Unhappily Ever After short video: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiIambG8vs0⁠ Winter Fantasy by Long Covid Kids Choir on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtMyrSZyTSs

Join Sarah, Long Haul Yogi, live for her Thursday Zoom Yoga for Long Covid classes, or for her Monday in-person class in Sheffield, UK. Or catch on in your own time, on the OnDemand Series on Subkit ( www.longhaulyogi.subkit.com ) and Insight Timer. All links can be found here:⁠ https://linktr.ee/longhaulyogi