In October 2017, Billie became extremely poorly with a condition known as meningococcal - this is a bacterial form of meningitis, an infection which then lead to septicemia and septic shock.

Since graduating from the London College of Fashion in 2016, her dream has been to work in Film. Billie had the opportunity to work within this field in Autumn last year, seven days into her first trainee make-up artist role she became poorly on set, and was sent home with flu like symptoms. Within hours she was in intensive care.

She was at deaths door and they had to put her on an ECMO machine which put her chances of survival from 0 up to 10%. Most people die within the first 3 hours. She was in an induced coma for just over 2 weeks. Brain damage, long-lasting kidney damage, loss of sight, hearing and limbs are tragically so common with this condition.

Billie is a fighter! She battled back from the brink, but as her circulation focused on keeping her major organs alive, it moved away from her feet and hands. As a makeup artist, your fingers are your tools, like brushes or magic wands. Billie is left-handed and whilst in her coma, her mum & dad tirelessly massaged her left hand to give hope that one day she would be able to continue her amazing journey in make-up artistry.

Thankfully her hands will make a full recovery and we thank God, the hospital team and all of Billie's friends and family for their support & love.

Sadly Billie lost all of her toes this week, following amputation which has caused Billie severe pain. This fund has been set up to enable Billie to get the much-needed treatment that she needs to be able to walk freely again. And one day to have an amazing set of prosthetic toes; with her artistic flair, I am sure she will have the best looking toes in the biz.

We fully appreciate your kindness and will keep you updated on her progress. A percentage of funds raised will also be donated to a children's meningitis charity, who support children & babies with this life threatening condition.