Sometimes people you meet, even only for a fleeting moment, can leave an impression on you and make you consider life and how amazing, yet fragile it is.

Sometimes you don't even have to meet them.

I never had the pleasure of meeting Lauren Sophie Tranter, but I heard so much about her from her very proud Aunty Emily. 

http://www.thelilyfoundation.org.uk/our-inspirations/lauren-sophie-tranter/

Lauren lost her fight with Mitochondrial Disease in October 2011. If you want to find out about what Mitochondrial Disease is go here: 

http://www.thelilyfoundation.org.uk/mitochondrial-disease/

Currently, there is no cure for Mitochondrial Disease, but The Lily Foundation is trying to change this. The charity has a three-point mission: 

·         Fund research to improve diagnosis and treatment options,

·         Raise awareness of these conditions so they are more easily recognised,

·         Support families with sick children.

 

So, this is where we come in - me and you!

 

I've pulled the short straw and so I’m doing the energetic bit – the running a casual 26.2 miles through the streets of London on April 21st this year. I very much hope you will feel able to do the financial bit and consider sponsoring me some money.

If it’s 10p, £10 or £10,000 I don’t mind (well I wouldn’t complain if a couple of £10,000 donations turned up...) anything and everything will be very much appreciated!

 

Donate on here or text (only from the UK) MWDW87 and then the amount you want to donate (£1, £2, £5, £20 etc.) to 70070

eg. MWDW87 £5

 

Thanks very much!

Merci d’avance !