Three-year-old with spinal condition fundraises for NHS

Daisy Briggs, has been wearing a different colour of the rainbow each day on her daily walk and hopes to raise 'lots of money' for the NHS.

Daisy was diagnosed with severe Spina Bifida, a spinal condition, and Hydrocephalus, a build-up of fluid in her brain, during her mothers 20-week scan.

Her mother, Rea Briggs, 34, was told the chances of Daisy walking were near to impossible.

Three years later, Daisy has been exploring the outdoors with her walking frame and can walk approximately 25 metres at a time.

Daisy Briggs

The adorable three-year-old who loves bright colours, dressed in a fluorescent red top yesterday and plans to wear an orange top today.

The family aim to raise as much as they can before war veteran, Captain Tom's 100th Birthday, on April 30, next week.

Daisy's mother, Rea Briggs said: "It would mean the world to us if we could raise money for the NHS, as they have saved Daisy’s life on multiple occasions.

"We would love to help them in any way we can as a thank you for everything they have done for our family and the entire nation.

"Daisy loves bright colours so she will love this challenge.

"She loves being outdoors, so since the lockdown began, her favourite time of day has become our daily walk.

"We were told she would likely be in a vegetative state once born and her chances of walking were near impossible.

"She had her first operation at 17 hours old at St Georges Hospital.

"She then caught suspected meningitis/sepsis at a few days old and spent her first 5 weeks of life in the St George’s neonatal wards.

"While there she also had a shunt fitted at 4 weeks old due to her Hydrocephalus.

"Daisy has had two further brain surgeries and three other surgeries but remains the happiest little girl in the world.

"She has worked so hard to get to where she is now and we are so proud of her."

Yesterday was the first day of Daisy's rainbow walk, which exceeded the original £100 target.

Rea Briggs added: "It’s incredible, we are so overwhelmed with how generous everyone has been so far.

"We are excited to see what we can raise before Captain Tom Moore’s birthday next week."

Donations reached £1191 out of the targeted £100 at the time of publishing.

Money raised will go to 'NHS Charities Together', which supports staff and volunteers who are looking after those affected by coronavirus.

If you would like to donate, visit at: Daisy's rainbow walk for the NHS