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A six-year-old from Hemel Hempstead born with a rare genetic disorder has had an operation to help her walk independently, thanks to £20,000 raised for her treatment.
Emma Timofte has Incotinentia Pigmenti which left her unable to walk, crawl or stand on her own. Despite this, she is a happy child who loves going to school, singing and playing with friends.
Her parents Stefania, 36, and Narcis, 33, raised £20,000 for treatment in Greece with the help of friends, family and the children’s charity Tree of Hope.
The operation called SPML (selective percutaneous myofascial lengthening) is a minimally-invasive procedure and was done to help reduce Emma’s stiffness to allow her to walk.
Stefania said: “The operation has made a huge difference to Emma – she’s now able to take a few steps with a walker and doesn’t collapse in the way she used to.”
Her mum added: “However, she now faces years of therapy to help get her strength up and hopefully achieve her dream of walking independently.”
Stefania explained: “We are committed to doing everything we can to help Emma become as mobile as possible, but it’s going to be a long and expensive journey. Every penny counts and we would be extremely grateful for any donations.”
To donate to Emma’s fund, visit this page.
