New York trip brings huge smile to Abbie’s face; family ‘so grateful’ to Make A Wish

This trip of a lifetime showed Abbie O’Sullivan there’s a lot in life to look forward to, even where serious illness has to be faced.

When Abbie was 12, she lost two stone in under three weeks, and developed an unquenchable thirst. Blood tests revealed Type 1 diabetes.

“Initially I though the weight loss and her thirst could have been down to the fact she was having a growth spurt, or to hormones,” said her mum Julie. “But blood tests showed it was diabetes.”