My brave 6 year old daughter - Maiya,  is currently suffering with Alopecia Areata (AA). 
 
Maiya has been suffering with the condition since April 2015 and in December 2015 Maiya finally lost all of her hair. Even though she is very young, she has the strength and fight of 'a thousand warriors' and she doesn't let her condition drag her down.
She keeps positive, is always smiling and every room she enters is filled with loud echo's of her super infectious laughter.

What is Alopecia? 

 Alopecia is a hair loss disease that affects men, women and children. Although not damaging to physical health, hair loss can have severe effects on quality of life and emotional health through its impact on confidence and self-esteem

Tough Mudder Half Challenge -  #TeamMaiya 

A group of family and friends will be taking part in the 2016 Tough Mudder Half challenge. #TeamMaiya includes Priscilla Pereira, Diana Malho, Paulo Afonso, Lenoel Aleliv, Monica Trinidade, Chris Santos, Lucy Gouveia, Cristina Afonso and yours truly Pedro Cabral.  Tough mudder is a 5 mile obstacle course designed to test teamwork and grit. Working together overcoming mud-drenched obstacles and adrenaline pumping challenges. Signature obstacles include: Kiss of mud, Everest, walk the plank, mud mile . . .

Find out more here: https://youtu.be/vLb0cxHVST0

How will the money raised help AlopeciaUK:

All the money generated will go directly to  Alopecia UK who help to:

• Provide advice and support to sufferers and their families.
• Raise awareness to the public and healthcare professionals about alopecia and its psychological impact.
• Support medical and psychological researchers.

Let us help Alopecia UK carry on helping those with Alopecia and hope and believe that one day a cure will be found.