It was a privilege to support local families at the weekend as they marked International PKU Day (June 28).
PKU (phenylketonuria) is a rare inherited condition that means people cannot properly process protein and must follow a strict lifelong diet to stay healthy.
I caught up with children and adults living with PKU, including eight-year-old Willow from Bromborough, whose carefully managed diet allows her to stay well despite the daily challenges of the condition.
It was wonderful to see the community get behind the campaign—from Willow’s mum and her colleagues at Heightsafe in Bromborough wearing green on Friday, to Willow’s school, Co-op Academy Woodslee, showing its support, and families coming together outside the green-lit Wallasey Town Hall.
I’m proud to back The National Society for Phenylketonuria’s campaign for fair access to specialist care, dietary products and new treatments for people living with PKU.
Thank you to everyone who helped raise awareness.