Myself along with all the other parents and teachers at school were heartbroken when we heard of 4 year old Edith’s Leukaemia diagnosis.

It's hard to imagine how the Nettleton family must be feeling and the impact her illness and treatment will now have on the family.

Edith’s classmates, their families and her teachers want to do all we can to support her and her family through the trying times ahead. We will be ‘going the extra mile’ (1 mile gruffalo trail sponsored walk), holding bake sales, own clothes days, stalls and anything else we can to think of over the coming months.

Edith now faces six months of intensive treatment, which will result in a significant increase in both the practical and emotional support that her parents need to provide. Family life will be challenging, exhausting, stressful and will continue to be the case for a considerable amount of time after treatment is complete.

It's a long road ahead for the family as they focus on getting Edith better. Funds raised through this effort will help offset a loss of income as they focus on what's most important – supporting Edith through her treatment and taking care of their family – and the additional costs associated with that care, including the cost of travel, bills, accommodation, amendments at home and provide extra treats for Edith.

I am reaching out to anyone who can make a donation to help support Becky, Dan and Edith. The love and support from friends and family near and far will get them through this.

All donations are greatly appreciated and will go directly to Edith - her treatment, care, support, an overwhelming desire to get better and the family’s chosen charity Molly Ollys. Molly Ollys is a charity that has truly helped Edith understand what to expect during her treatment, she has her own Olly the brave lion who has a central line and a detachable mane along with books that tell the story of the journey of Olly and his family through being diagnosed, receiving treatment and going through various other experiences associated with serious illnesses.

Molly Ollys supports children with life-threatening illnesses and their families to help with their emotional wellbeing. They provide gifts to individuals and donate therapeutic toys and books to both children directly and to hospitals throughout the UK.

Please feel free to share this link with those who want to help.