Evie Toombes, 21 – who was born with Spina Bifida requiring spinal surgery – is supporting WellChild in raising awareness of the support available in the charity’s new 8 Principals of Transition guide.
Her own condition – which has left her with ongoing weakness and severe bladder and bowel problems – means she can decline rapidly and so requires constant monitoring and frequent urgent admission to hospital for life-saving treatment.
However, in spite of her health challenges she has continued to pursue her passion for competitive horse-riding and In 2018 won a prestigious national award from the chairity WellChild for her achievements and for mentoring other children with health problems, which was presented by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
