Aged 10, I was diagnosed with Scoliosis, Arnold Chiari Brain Malformation and Syringomyelia. Between the ages of 11 and 17 I had 5 operations at Alder Hey Children’s hospital, and my parents were told at one point that I could lose the ability to walk. I’ve got metal rods in my spine, bits of my skull and ribs missing, a dodgy lung and my back and head look a bit like a patchwork blanket!

The reason I’m sharing this with you all is because on 14 October I’m running a 10k for Alder Hey Children’s Charity at Croxteth Hall. This charity funds vital research for rare conditions, facilities for patients and parents/careers, food and equipment, accommodation for parents, as well as toys and games for the patients. I had one nurse who made blankets for every child on the neurosurgery ward, which I think just shows the dedication and care given by the staff who work there. 

If you’re able to spare any money (even £1!) to support this amazing charity, I would be incredibly grateful. I owe so much to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital - lives are saved there every day and it’s thanks to the surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists and support staff at Alder Hey that I’m able to walk, run, jump and generally terrify my mum by pushing my body to its limits.

Lots of love xx

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