In January 2024 our beautiful baby boy Leo was born with a rare mitochondrial disease. Leo's journey so far has been complicated, and his future health is uncertain, but he is surrounded by family and friends who love and cherish him every day.

Leo's Dad Kev will be running the Great North Run this year to raise money for The Lily Foundation, an amazing charity that funds research into mitcohondrial disease. Kev, Leo's Mum Laura, and his sister Matilda have been overwhelmed by the support they've recieved from family, friends, colleagues, and the local community, and we hope this is the first of many events where we can raise money in support of The Lily Foundation, and help children like Leo in the future.

If you can spare a donation we would be hugely grateful, no amount is too small.

Team Leo x

You can read more about Leo's story at his campaign page here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/teamleo

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Did you know every day in the UK a baby is born who will develop mitochondrial disease? Each member of Team Lily will be running for them and the 10 million people in the UK who suffer from diseases in which mitochondrial dysfunction is believed to be involved. This disease is debilitating, there is no cure and lives are cut far too short. The Lily Foundation's aim is to one day find a cure for mito. As the UK's leading charity dedicated to fighting mitochondrial disease, our mission is to support people whose lives are affected by the condition, raise awareness and fund research into its prevention, diagnosis and treatment.