My charity of The year is Reverse Rett.

Rett Syndrome is a neurological disorder that strikes little girls around the time of their first birthday and ends their parents' hopes and dreams for their future.

This charity is very close to my heart as Rett Syndrome arrived into our lives when my little niece, Lauren, was diagnosed with this horrible condition. 

Rett Syndrome affects nearly every aspect of these girls' lives; taking away their ability to walk, talk and use their hands. Many girls have problems with breathing and eating. Many have seizures.

Research has shown that girls with Rett do not have brain damage. They know and understand much more than their bodies allow them to show - but they are locked in, trapped by a body that cannot obey signals from their brain.

Rett Syndrome is most often caused by a spontaneous genetic mutation and can occur in any family at any time. It affects around 1:10,000 live female births.

Whilst there is currently no treatment for Reit Syndrome, Mere is hope. In 199 scientists identified the genetic mutation that causes Rett Syndrome. In 2007, they unexpectedly reversed The condition in mouse models of even late-stage disease.
 
A percentage of the profits from the sale of my cards and prints will go to support the Reverse Rett charity to help accelerate treatments and cures for Rett Syndrome.
 
Please click on the Reverse Rett logo for information on their work.