A team of us will be taking part in the Endure24 which is a 24hr run to help Maisie reach her target of £20,000. Please read her mum's story below and help her achieve this challenge.

9 years ago I gave birth to twins, Alfie and Maisie. Unfortunately, I became ill during the pregnancy due to pulmonary hypertension and the twins were born 12 weeks premature. As a result the twins spent several weeks in the ICU. Maisie had suffered scaring on her brain and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

As a family we've pulled together and overcome many obstacles including a life saving double lung transplant which I underwent 4 years ago.

Maisie is a bright, intelligent girl and is very caring, however she sometimes gets upset and frustrated due to her lack of abilities.

Maisie struggles to walk without the aid of a wheelchair or walker and must wear splints on her legs daily to support her ankles.

One of Maisie's biggest wishes is to have the ability to join in with her brother and friends doing what most children do; playing out, riding a bike or scooter, swimming, dancing and running.

That wish is in reaching distance as Maisie has been offered a life changing operation.

Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy will improve spasticity (muscle stiffness) in cerebral palsy by severing the sensory nerves, giving Maisie the chance to run and play like most able bodied children.

The cos of the operation is around £20,000 which includes intensive physiotherapy and aftercare.

As a result we've created 'Maisie's Challenge' to fundraise towards the cost of the operation. Any donations will be greatly received.

Many thanks for thanking the time to read this.

Jane Holmes.