Derbyshire sisters fundraising for hospital which has always looked after them
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Olivia and Esmè-Eliza Large, of Danesmoor, hope to bring in £500 for Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
The Sharley Park Community Primary School pupils said: “We are raising money for Sheffield Children’s Hospital as they have always looked after us and tried to make us better.”
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Hide AdNine-year-old Olivia suffers from a number of conditions, including severe asthma, hypermobility syndrome and cyanosis, which is caused by a shortage of oxygen in the blood and can result in her lips going blue.
“This little girl forever has a smile on her face and doesn’t let things beat her,” parents Amanda and Ryan said.
She will complete 2,000 steps with her walking frame over the next few weeks.
Six-year-old Esmè-Eliza also has asthma and was diagnosed with coeliac disease a few years ago.
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Hide AdAmanda and Ryan said: “She again is such a smiley little girl who really tries her best in everything that she does.”
Once the lockdown is over, Esmè-Eliza will sell gluten-free cakes.
To sponsor the youngsters for their fundraising activities, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/1-2-3-4snowflake.
Amanda and Ryan added: “We are so very proud of our girls for wanting to do this.
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Hide Ad“They have been attending the hospital since they were babies.
“With what’s happening in the world at the moment, they decided they wanted to try and help the hospital for everything they have done for them.
“For two little girls to think to do this is just amazing.”