Myself and Carly are taking part in a Metrix Event in London. As this is my first fitness event I have decided to take the opportunity to raise money in memory of Aubrey (Strawberry) for The Lily Foundation.

The Lily Foundation are a charity that raise awareness and support the families of those affected by Mitochandrial disease in the hope of finding a cure.

Aubrey was born with Mitochandrial Disease and as brave as he was unfortunately there is no cure for this cruel disease and sadly Aubrey passed away earlier this year at just 6 years old .

The Lily Foundation are a charity that raise awareness and support the families of those affected by Mitochandrial disease in the hope of finding a cure.

In Nov 2021, it was confirmed through blood tests that Aubrey had Leigh syndrome a type of mitochondrial disease.

His family were devastated to discover it was a progressive, life limiting condition with no treatment or cure.

In their search for information they found the Lily Foundation, the UK’s leading mitochondrial disease charity. They used the information on their website to educate ourselves and our friends and family as well as finding comfort in their family Facebook group.

The Lily foundation has supported them in other ways too. They went on a funded holiday to Center Parcs, have attended 2 Lily family weekends and been emotionally supported by so many Mito families we’ve been put in touch with.

They also know that the charity is directly funding research that will one day find a cure

I want to do all I can to help so please donate if you can and help me help Aubrey's family and The Lily Foundation.