Julie Lyford

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Fundraising for The Sandcastle Trust
£120
raised of £500 target
by 9 supporters
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Event: London Landmarks Half Marathon 2021, on 1 August 2021
The Sandcastle Trust

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We Help people with rare genetic conditions to improve emotional wellbeing & resilience

Story

The Sandcastle Trust support people living with rare genetic disorders. As some of you know, my God Daughter Meg has a very rare chromosome disorder called Trisomy 9 Mosaical Syndrome. This means the 9th chromosome is replicated 3 times, but mosaically, meaning all people who have this very rare condition are affected differently. Meg has a curved spine, global development delay, was born with malrotated bowels, has fused kidneys, she cannot eat so is tube fed, she requires oxygen at night frequently gets chest infections and breathing problems. She hypersalivates, cannot speak or walk and requires constant supervison. This doesn't mean she has no quality of life, Meg is a happy little girl who has a very cheeky personality, loves attention and has achieved things her family were told she never would. Life is challenging for the whole family, but charities like the Sandcastle Trust help families like Megs, giving support, respite and memory making opportunities that otherwise wouldn't be possible. Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

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About the charity

The Sandcastle Trust

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RCN 1169523
Many rare genetic conditions are life-limiting, all are life-changing. The Sandcastle Trust walks alongside families living with a rare genetic condition to help them create lasting positive family memories and improve their emotional wellbeing and resilience.

Donation summary

Total raised
£120.00
+ £23.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£120.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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