Today I received the most beautiful meaningful gift of a precious ‘Milly’ doll. This isn’t just any doll, it was lovingly created by a bereaved grandmother in memory of her granddaughter, Amani, who very sadly passed away at just 23 years old due to a brain tumor.
Amani’s incredible family have turned their grief into action, raising vital funds for Brain Tumour Research. Her mum has also carried out some remarkable work in Uganda in her daughter’s memory which is testament to the love that endures beyond loss. You can follow their journey and incredible efforts on Instagram @fight4amani
But what makes this gift more extraordinary is the person who gave it to me. A beautiful soul, Fozia, who is also a bereaved Ward 84 mum and whom I’ve never met in person but have shared many heartfelt conversations with.
Fozia had this Milly doll made just for me. And I can honestly say, it is one of the most thoughtful, touching gifts I have ever received.
Fozia knows the depths of grief in a way no mum ever should. She lost her brave little boy, Saqib, at just four years old. Saqib passed away just 13 days after his mum gave birth to her third child. Such heartbreak is just unimaginable, and yet, despite the pain she has endured, Fazia continues to radiate kindness, compassion, and an unwavering strength that is nothing short of inspiring.
Some people have a beauty that runs deeper than words can express—a beauty that shines from the inside out. Fozia is one of those rare, extraordinary people.
