The Washington schoolgirl with a rare childhood condition who set aside her own struggles to help others during the covid pandemic

Eva Robinson, seven, from Washington, was born with a rare childhood condition, Perthes Disease, which has left her with limited mobility.

Struggling to walk long distances, the JFK Primary School pupil spends most her time in a wheelchair, and has been in and out of hospital her whole life receiving therapy and treatment for the condition.

Despite this, in the past year during various lockdowns, Eva has been doing everything she can to help and support others with generous donations and fundraising, including raising money for hospital wards battling the pandemic.

Mum Kaylie said: “We’re all very proud of Eva as she tries her best each day and just loves to put smiles on faces. She believes you should help whenever you can as you will always need help.”

The proud mum said Eva has had a life-long struggle with her condition, but her positivity was an inspiration to others.

“We didn’t get a proper diagnosis for Eva until she was six,” said Kaylie. “She’s struggled most of her life with walking but tries to not let it affect her and always has a smile on her face.”

During lockdown, Eva has been unable to attend her normal hydrotherapy sessions but is still trying to keep as active as she can to stay fit and healthy.

“Eva is coping okay during lockdown, as she is focusing on her school work and helping others,” said Kaylie. “She’s staying positive and loves doing her maths and art work.”

Eva’s latest lockdown aim is to raise money to donate Easter treats to patients on the vulnerable and elderly ward and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, in Gateshead.

Kaylie said Eva loves arts and crafts and has been using her time off school to make different things at home while also coming up with different fundraisers she can do to support the community.

In 2020, Eva raised £120 to buy gifts and treats for the staff at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and at Christmas she made festive treat boxes for the community to raise funds for a children’s hospital.

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