My eldest daughter Evie is a normal happy and healthy 11 year old. But back in December 2008 she became very ill, very quickly. We noticed she had a rash and was feeling sick so we took her to the NHS walk in centre in Wavertree. We just presumed it was measles or something similar, nothing too serious. However, after a thorough inspection by the vigilant NHS staff they sent us straight up to Alder Hey - where they immediately began treating her for Meningococcal Septicaemia (Meningitis).

She remained very ill for four days but thankfully made a full recovery and was discharged just in time for Christmas. This was best present we ever had. If it wasn't for the expert NHS staff, I'm not sure she would have made it. 

I’ve ran the Santa Dash every year since then raising over 2k for Alder Hey. A small way to demonstrate the endless thanks to the staff that gave me my daughter back. This year Evie,Heather and myself are going to run the 5k together. So all the money we raise this year will be supporting the good work of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital

So please give what you can afford, no matter how little. Go on, donate now. Thank You