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I'm running in the Robin Hood Half Marathon to raise money for Emily's Mito Mission!
Emily was born on the 27th July 2016 by emergency caesarean after a scan at 37 weeks showed she was going into multi-organ failure. She remained poorly into toddlerhood with frequent infections.
In December 2018 the diagnosis came - it was Pearson Syndrome, a form of mitochondrial disease.
Nicknamed, ‘Princess Emily’, she loved Disney princesses, starring in TikTok videos and buying B&M pyjamas. She was a little ‘foodie’, with sweeties and roast dinners her firm favourites, especially Yorkshire pudding!
Emily incredibly sadly died on 4th October 2021, aged just 5. It's her family's wish for her mission to stand as a tribute and legacy for a very special little girl.
You can read more about Emily and the charity on their website: https://www.mymitomission.uk/emilys-mito-mission-ayr/
Thank you for any support you can give!