Big-hearted Ballymoney girl takes on mile-a-day-in-May challenge for children with heart defects
A big-hearted little Ballymoney girl is taking on a mile-a-day-in-May to raise funds for a charity which helps children like her baby sister who was born with a heart defect.
Four-year-old Polly Watt will run one mile every day in May to raise funds for the Children’s Heartbeat Trust to help children like her little sister Eliza.
Initially setting a target of £200, the kind little girl has already raised £2,000!
Polly and Eliza’s mum Maxine said: “We are doing this for babies and children like our little Eliza, she was born with a CHD (coronary heart defect).
"At the beginning we didn't know Eliza was born with a heart problem, however, after some red flags everything came to light. She is awaiting surgery, and we can see first hand the amount of families who are going through something similar or worse.
"I love knowing, if needed, there is a charity in place for help and support.
"So Polly, Eliza’s four-year-old big sister, will be running every day for her little sister and all other families with babies and children with heart defects or disease.”
Children’s Heartbeat Trust has been working since 1984 to provide practical, emotional, and financial support to children and young people living with heart disease and their families. They offer dedicated youth and family support services for each stage of a ‘heart warrior’s experience’.
To donate to little Polly’s May fundraising, go to childrensheartbeattrust.enthuse.com
Some of the comments on Polly’s fundraising page include “Well done Polly! You are a wee star!!” and “Keep smashing it Polly”