This is Veronica, she is 9 years old and looking at her she looks like a normal 9 year old little girl. In 2015 she was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called Homocystinuria. She was the first child case in Scotland. After many tests and trials of treatment it ended up that unfortunately the treatment did not work. This means day to day management of her diagnosis for my mum and Veronica. Her body is unable to process Amino Acids which means she can only consume a small amount of protein each day. At the moment this is 10 grams. She is unable to eat normal food, she gets prescription food containing no protein which is very limited as well as medicinal pouches, 3 times a day, that give her the nutrients she is unable to get elsewhere. The condition affects her in many different ways outwith her diet. Mentally she is developing slower than she should be though doctors are very impressed with her progress. She has had several eye operations to give her better vision, she is registered partially blind. She has to have lenses in as well as Bi Focal Glasses to help her see. Her teeth have no enamel meaning many dentist visits for caps and fillings. She has to attend up to 10 hospital appointments in any one month. She attends school and has a great support there with them cooking her special food for her lunch and supporting her learning step by step with guidance from all the specialists involved in her health care. My mum cares for Veronica full time and must be available at the drop of a hat for any emergencies or if she falls unwell. This means my mum must have a working vehicle to enable her to be mobile as and when needed. She has not had much luck with vehicles over the years and currently I am unable to help other than chip in with the cost of repairs. I wish I could buy her a brand new car but financially it is not viable at the moment. I strongly believe charity starts at home. Every little helps, even just pennies. Thank you for taking time to read this and thank you for your support in advanced.