Holly Prince was just 3 years old when she was diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic condition called Bloom Syndrome. Bloom Syndrome is characterized by unusually small size, sensitivity to sunlight, immune -system deficiencies and an extraordinarily high risk for developing cancer of any type early in life.

Holly was diagnosed after 2 years of being on the 100,000 genomes project which is a project that searches the DNA for any abnormalities. Receiving the diagnosis in March 2020 was devastating for the Prince family. There is no cure for Bloom Syndrome but with intensive cancer screening from a young age it is hoped that any cancers can be caught early and treated successfully.

Just 3 months after the diagnosis for Bloom's Syndrome, Holly went for an urgent ultrasound scan after the family had concerns and she was diagnosed with Wilms Tumour - a rare kidney cancer that affects young children. Holly is to undergo 4 weeks of chemotherapy at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. She will then have her kidney removed and she may need chemotherapy for up to 6 months afterwards. The length of treatment is still unknown at this point.

We have started this fundraising page to raise awareness of both Bloom's Syndrome and Wilms Tumour; to raise money for personal expenses for Holly during her battle and living with Bloom Syndrome. Our target is £1000 and the money will be transferred to a dedicated account managed by trusted friends Phil and Justine Barnes.

The funds will be used to help Holly with her battle against cancer, travelling to Chicago in August 2021 to meet other 'Bloomies' from all over the world.

You can also follow Holly's story so far on her Facebook page -

https://www.facebook.com/Hollys-Blooms-Journey-112998050468747/

On behalf of the Prince Family, we thank you in advance for your love, time and support.