Lillie was born on 18th June 2010, after a healthy, straightforward pregnancy. But in an instant, everything changed. She was born not breathing.

For nine agonising minutes, there was silence-until she finally took her first breath and was rushed to intensive care.

Over the next few days, Lillie was ventilated, cooled to reduce potential brain damage, treated for seizures, and resuscitated again. Despite extensive tests, doctors found no answers, nicknaming her "the enigma."

At just one week old, an MRI revealed moderate brain damage. Lillie was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Doctors told us she'd likely never walk, talk, or even hold up her own head. At six weeks, she came home-with a single piece of advice: give her the best quality of life. We've done everything to honour that.

By age two, after endless therapies and treatments, Lillie defied all expectations. She knew her colours, shapes, could count, used Makaton to communicate, and was eating without a tube. She wasn't who doctors said she'd be-she was so much more.

Thirteen years ago, we raised an incredible £45,000 to give Lillie access to life-changing treatment. That support helped her thrive.

Now at 15, Lillie's determination is stronger than ever. She's undergoing hydrotherapy with Swim Lab and continues to smash through every barrier in her way. But her dream of walking is still just out of reach and we need your help to keep that dream alive. In October 2025 Lillie took her first steps unaided and with your help she will continue to smash goals some people thought were impossible.

Being a teenager with cerebral palsy brings new challenges. But Lillie's strength, courage, and unwavering motivation inspire everyone who meets her.

Every single donation helps fund the specialist therapy and support she needs to keep moving forward.

Thank you so much for being part of Lillie's journey.

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