James Middleton posted an emotional message on social media on Tuesday.
The 37-year-old entrepreneur wrote a heartfelt tribute to his godson, Anouk, who suffers from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a situation that causes progressive muscle losing and weak point. Her situation could require her to make use of a wheelchair as she ages.
James' candy phrases had been in response to a current incident. MailOnline article Through which Anouk's mother and father overtly unfold consciousness about their daughter's situation.
Alongside a screenshot of the article, James wrote: “So pleased with Mike and Sophie for elevating consciousness of SMA and much more pleased with my wonderful goddaughter Anouka. [red love heart emoji],
Anouk and her household had been extremely courageous in talking overtly about their sickness, which sadly may have been averted. In response to the report, up to now 5 years, new therapies have been authorised that may cease the illness progressing whether it is detected within the first few weeks of life, however presently within the UK it isn’t a situation infants are examined for.
James additionally shared a hyperlink to the official web page of ACE SMA, a charity elevating consciousness of spinal muscular atrophy.
James typically makes use of his platform to boost consciousness of well being points dealing with his members of the family and himself.
He has beforehand spoken very overtly about his battle with melancholy, and the way his late remedy canine Ella supported him by means of it.
Following Ella’s passing in January final yr, James has introduced he’s to publish a e-book titled: Meet Ella: The Canine Who Saved My Life.
Final month, James unveiled the duvet of the brand new e-book whereas talking on the Good Woof Canine Competition, and shortly after, he additionally posted a photograph of the duvet on Instagram.
James selected a particular photograph through which he was seen holding Ella round his neck. Alongside the image, he wrote: “For fifteen years Ella carried me by means of life's hurdles… however in our final moments I carried her. This photograph means a lot to me and I’ve chosen it because the entrance cowl of my upcoming e-book.
“This photograph was taken by my spouse, Alizée, once we went on our final stroll collectively. I had tears in my eyes, as a result of I knew she was getting weaker day-to-day. However we loved each second we spent collectively.
“It was wonderful to launch the duvet @goodwoofdogs And I used to be so touched by what number of of you got here to speak to me in regards to the e-book and about dealing with the lack of a canine
It's accessible on pre-order within the UK and US – the hyperlink is in my bio and shall be launched on September 26.”