Daisy Fitzpatrick was born in August 2017, and within a few days her parents Ellie and Neil realised something wasn't quite right. The wonderful consultants at Scarborough Hospital quickly rushed Daisy to Leeds Children's Hospital where, after many tests and major surgery at only 8 days old, she was finally diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. After facing every parent's worst nightmare, the family is still coming to terms with Daisy's life-changing diagnosis.

Though Daisy is doing really well and spends most of her time smiling and laughing, she faces many challenges because of her condition. Daisy's mum Ellie, along with her very close friends Diana McMann, Luisa Stainthorpe and Maggie Slaughter hope to complete the York 10k and the Simplyhealth Great North Run 2018 to raise funds for the CF Trust, so that Daisy and many like her are given the best possible chance of living a life unlimited by Cystic Fibrosis.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-limiting genetic condition affecting more than 10,000 people across the UK. It affects the lungs and digestive system and can cause chronic infections and reduced lung function. Currently, half of those with CF will not live past age 41.The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is fighting for a brighter future for people with CF and their families by funding cutting-edge research, driving up standards of care and supporting people with the condition and their loved ones every step of the way.