
Mia became suddenly and seriously unwell with Meningitis on the morning of Monday 2nd January this year.
She was taken to a local hospital that same day but by the evening she had been rushed to King's College Hospital, specifically the Christine Brown Ward, where she spent her final days surrounded by her close friends and family.
Alex said: "How does a doctor even begin to tell a parent that their child will not survive?!
The care, love and consideration that the nurses showed to Mia (and our family) was incredible. They cared for her as if she was their own daughter. Although Mia was not conscious, they spoke to her throughout, letting her know what they were doing...whether they were treating her, turning her or simply putting glittery moisturiser on her after a wash."
We often thought how hard it must be for them to do their job whilst our world was shattering around them.
We were given time with the Chaplain to pray and with Shalom from the Donor Support Team (Mia had registered to be an Organ Donor) to take handprints and strands of Mia's hair before she went down to theatre."
Mia passed away on the 5th of January, her 20th Birthday. Mia's mum (Clare), dad (Alex), sister Lily and partner Sam were all by her side as she passed at 3.10 am.