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Fiona McLaren

Our sister Sofia's 6th birthday walk for CMV

Fundraising for CMV Action
£780
raised of £100 target
by 43 supporters
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In memory of Sofia Mclaren
CMV Action

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RCN 1171773
We raise funds and awareness to support families affected by CMV.

Story

Sofia should have been having her birthday party this week. She should be enjoying P1 with her friends. Sofia should be on holiday with us, running along the beach and being cheeky to her mummy and daddy. However we can only imagine what she should be doing and what she'd be like now as she's not here to enjoy her life. Sofia died aged 3 ½ in September 2016. 

More must be done to stop this awful virus affecting so many babies and children. Most people haven't heard of CMV but sadly its not as uncommon as you may think. Sofia had to try so hard at everything, from holding her head to eating lumpy foods. Whilst she had seizures, numerous hospital appointments, future hip surgery, a visual impairment, physiotherapy, occupational therapy (and other things!), Sofia taught us to enjoy our lives and brought so much happiness to us as a family. We miss her so much and feel sad that she is no longer with us. I hate to think of anyone else going through this and more must be done to prevent CMV ruining lives. 

Harry, Ellis and Flora have chosen to climb a munro with a couple of their friends to remember their beautiful sister. In doing so they are hoping to raise a wee bit of funding for the charity to support other families, raise awareness and promote research into CMV. 

Thanks for reading and for any money you can give ♥️ 

From harry, ellis and baby flora... whose daddy will carry up!! 

*Date of climb now Saturday 8th June due to unforeseen circumstances*

About the charity

CMV Action

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RCN 1171773
CMV Action is a UK organisation of parents and volunteers, who have come together to support families, to raise public awareness of congenital CMV, and campaign for better prevention measures within our health service. We offer advice, support and friendship to anyone affected by congenital CMV, advocating for families and working with a number of medical professionals who have an interest in this field.

Donation summary

Total raised
£779.50
+ £146.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£779.50
Offline donations
£0.00

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