The family of a little girl who is recovering from a stroke are determined to make hospitals less “scary”.
Faith Miller's loved ones have raised almost £2000 for the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow in the hope the theatres can be redecorated to be more 'kid-friendly'.
The four-year-old, from Drumchapel, was born with a life-limiting condition, leaving her with only “half a heart”.
The Glasgow Times previously reported how the congenital defect left Faith unable to develop the left side of her heart, meaning she has needed major surgeries to improve her quality of life.
Sadly while recovering from a complex 15-hour operation in March this year, the youngster suffered a stroke and lost all power in her left side.
Now thanks to physio work she has regained some control but spends a lot of time in hospital.
Her family are desperate to help the hero staff make the hospital wards less intimidating for young kids.
They hosted a party fundraiser at The Shipyard function suite in Clydebank on Friday, which included a DJ set by Zander Nation, buffet, live floor entertainment, and a visit from the hospital mascot bear.
Her dad, Kenneth Miller, told the Glasgow Times: “With only one ventricle working, Faith cannot do the normal things an average kid would do but she makes the most of it and gives everyday.
“She is truly a little warrior and makes us all so proud. We just take it a day at a time - with Faith yesterday was a memory and tomorrow is a mystery. We just live one day at a time.”
He added: “The hospital has been so kind to us all and gave us massive support since Faith's birth.
“This time we have decided to raise money for the redecoration of the hospital theatres as it is such a scary place.”
Aly Walker, consultant paediatric anaesthetic at the Royal Hospital for Children, said: "One of the joys of my job is that I get to meet incredible people every day. Faith is one of those people.
"I have been her anaesthetist for several surgeries, and she really is an inspiration.
"Her family are also an inspiration - that they found the time and energy in their hearts to organise a fundraiser on top of all of this is unbelievable.
“As things stand, our theatre environment could be much less clinical and more homely, calming and child-friendly.
"Coming for an operation can be a difficult time for a child and their family and I want their experience to be as low-stress as possible. The environment plays a big part of this."
Kirsten Watson, chief executive of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, said: “Faith and her family have been great supporters of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity throughout the years, and we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Faith and her family for all their fundraising support.
"Faith’s recent fundraiser was a huge success and funds raised will help to support the Theatres Department, who have cared for Faith on many occasions. Faith is an inspiration to everyone at the charity."
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