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01Josh20090504Josh wants to dance, but his parents have to dig deep to ensure that his dream comes true.

Families with a talented child talk about the sacrifices they make for them

01Josh2009050420110825 (R4)Josh wants to dance, but his parents have to dig deep to ensure that his dream comes true.

Families with a talented child talk about the sacrifices they make for them

02David20090505

Families with a talented child talk about the sacrifices they make to help them fulfil their potential.

David wants to play tennis, but the travelling to tournaments every weekend takes its toll on the rest of the family and the financial pressures build up when he gets a place at a tennis academy to train full time.

David wants to play tennis, but the travelling to tournaments takes its toll on the family

Families with a talented child talk about the sacrifices they make for them

03Cyril20090506

Families with a talented child talk about the sacrifices they make to help them fulfil their potential.

Eight-year-old Cyril plays the piano, but his talent requires a big commitment from his family. They practise with him for at least two hours a day, before and after school, and take him once a week for a day at the Royal College of Music.

Eight-year-old Cyril plays the piano but his talent means a big commitment from his family

Families with a talented child talk about the sacrifices they make for them

04Daniel20090507When Daniel wanted to ride horses as a small child, his parents did all they could to help

Families with a talented child talk about the sacrifices they make for them

05Eleanor20090508

Families with a talented child talk about the sacrifices they make to help them fulfil their potential.

Ellie Simmonds won two gold medals at the Paralympics in Beijing. Her parents talk about the big decisions they made to help her realise her dreams. When Swansea offered the best training opportunies for Ellie almost three years ago, her mum, Val, moved Ellie there and stays with her during the week while dad Steve stayed in Walsall.

Ellie Simmonds, who won two gold medals at the Paralympics in Beijing.

Families with a talented child talk about the sacrifices they make for them