Help Maya raise money

My sister was diagnosed with a severe case of celiac at a young age, and I've watched her overcome and handle her diagnosis beautifully as she's grown over the years. It wasn't easy transitioning from being able to eat whatever she wanted to having extreme regulations regarding her diet. I remember, as a family, going to restaurants and having to bring food from home for her due to the cross-contamination in kitchens. I remember that this diagnosis wasn't just affecting her day-to-day physical life, but also came with a huge mental change. Celiac was the reason she was always so much shorter than her peers, something that wasn't easy for her.

And yet, even at such a young age, she persevered. No complaints. No tantrums. The mental strength she portrayed was outstanding. To this day she demonstrates it time and time again - whether it's when we're on holiday or just ordering takeout. Never once does she complain about what she can't have, and pushes the rest of our family to continue eating foods she can't have because we enjoy them.

Celiac disease brought our family closer together as we all learned to cook and adjust to a gluten-free kitchen and find ways around certain food barriers. And even then, my sister always wanted me to be able to eat what I want - hence our 'gluten cupboard'. Every time there's a gluten-free option or a gluten-free store somewhere, I take a picture and send it to her because I want her to have all the options she can.

She's healthy, intelligent and so emotionally strong - and she's the same height as me now and I'm 3 years older! She's someone I'll forever look up to, and an inspiration. And so, in return, I want to raise money for an association directly linked to her own personal journey as a symbol of my love to her. 

My sister is the best sister you could ask for, so this one is for you Niks <3. See you at the finish line :)