Worksop: Launch of fundraising market stall in aid of Amelia

A fundraising stall will be launched in Worksop market today in aid of a Worksop girl who suffers from a rare disability.
Amelia Sullivan (right) with Jessica Mcglone.Amelia Sullivan (right) with Jessica Mcglone.
Amelia Sullivan (right) with Jessica Mcglone.

Amelia Sullivan was born with Mowat-Wilson Syndrome which affects her physical and mental development, leaving her unable to walk or talk.

As the 12-year-old grows, she is need of special equipment to help her move around the house which will greatly improve her quality of life.

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Eager to help, family friend Lydnsey Preston contacted Worksop fundraising team Team Mcg who have so far accumulated £10,000 for Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

Team Mcg wanted to give something back to the hospital who treated another 12-year-old Worksop girl, Jessica McGlone, after she was born with a limb disfigurement.

The stall will feature a selection of cakes for sale, a tombola, raffle tickets, facepainting and competitions with prizes to be won, such as guess the number of sweets in the jar.