Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox An appeal has been launched to save a young mum from a life of pain caused by a debilitating 'hidden' illness.
Diana Olijar, 32, spends spends much of her time lying in a dark room due to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Diana, described by friends and family as a 'proud single mum', has been forced to abandon her career due to her illness and desperately needs spinal surgery.
Sadly, the treatment she requires is not available on the NHS and will cost thousands to fund. Diana and her family say they have no option but to raise the money themselves via a GoFundMe page.
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