Two-year-old Mollie Murray of Montrose, Scotland, has a rare genetic disorder that causes extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet light, posing a significant risk of sunburn year-round, even in low-light conditions.
Mollie's mother, Kirsty Campbell, described the challenge of keeping her daughter safe, stating that the only safe time for Mollie to be outdoors is after dark. "I want to keep her inside at all times to keep her safe, but we can't do that – she needs some sort of normality," Campbell said.
The National Health Service (NHS) had previously funded the installation of UV window film at Campbell's home. However, because Mollie splits her time between her parents, there was no such protection at her father Ryan's residence. This meant Mollie could not safely engage in daylight activities at her father's home, impacting her quality of life.
The Archie Foundation, an organization that supports children and families through hospital stays and bereavement, has now provided £600 to cover the cost of the UV film for her father's home. Campbell expressed profound gratitude for the foundation's intervention, calling their support "indescribable" and a "massive help."
"I cried for about 20 minutes when I was told the money would come through. Mollie wouldn't have the same quality of life at her dad's house without it," she said. The film allows Mollie to perform simple daily activities, such as observing the postman or drawing in daylight. Previously, Mollie's ex-partner had to bring playpark equipment into their house because it was unsafe for her to be outside. Now, Mollie can enjoy playing outdoors like other children.