Shine was mentioned to Gemma by hospital staff just after she was given the news that her baby had spina bifida and hydrocephalus at 22 weeks pregnant.

“Shine have been there since I was pregnant and have remained a huge part of our life throughout Maiya's first year. We also started Spinal Stimulation Therapy with them and have regular contact with their physiotherapist. Over a year and a half since our first contact, they are just as proactive as the first time we spoke. The support from Shine staff and other Shine members is priceless.

One year on, what stands out isn’t the diagnosis. It’s Maiya, it’s her strength. The way she faces every challenge without fear and the way she keeps smiling, keeps shining, keeps proving that she is so much more than any medical label.”