LoveQuiltsUK - Donna E's quilt

Donna E's quilt (Quilt Completed)

Born:	2008
Illness:	mitochondrial encephalomyopathy lactic acidosis and strokes (melas), learning difficulties,
Theme: Female Disney Characters Quilt delivered: 7th May 2015

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Finished photos

Quilted by: Mary

Individual squares

Stitched by: Caroline (+) Submitted: Mar 2015	Stitched by: Cath (+) Submitted: Feb 2015
Stitched by: Debbie Dubla (+) Submitted: Jan 2015	Stitched by: Donna Trett (+) Submitted: Jan 2015
Stitched by: EE(Beth)Filmer (+) Submitted: Nov 2014	Stitched by: Hannah Garner (+) Submitted: Mar 2015
Stitched by: Lesleyann Curran (+) Submitted: Jan 2015	Stitched by: Louise B (+) Submitted: Dec 2014
Stitched by: Nicola (+) Submitted: Dec 2014	Stitched by: Paula Dewar (+) Submitted: Dec 2014
Stitched by: Rita Turner (+) Submitted: Nov 2014	Stitched by: Sarah (+) Submitted: Mar 2015

Fabric

Card

Stitched by: Alison Lawton

Biography

Donna was born at 34 weeks gestation and like her sister placed on the at risk register. However, due to her sisters abuse, Donna was immediately placed in care with the intent of placing her with her sister (and us!) for adoption.
She was automatically tested for MELAS and her results came back positive and very high, suggesting a shorter life expectancy. Melas is neurodegenerative and life limiting with many symptoms developing as the child grows.
Donna was developmentally average until about a year ago when we noticed her vision was causing her to fall over or walk into things. She began struggling at school and is currently also being tested for ADHD.
She sees a number of consultants over a year and is now undergoing more assessments as she is struggling with school, something that has been getting noticeably worse over the last few months. As are her sisters, Donna is life limited.
She is a very active child though and loves to dance, turn somersaults and wants to be either a princess or a dog trainer when she is older!