A FITNESS instructor who ran the London Marathon has raised nearly £7,000 for charity that helps support her daughter.

Amy Kitson, of Carlton, Barnsley, has raised £6,943 for RETT UK as her daughter, Emily, seven, was diagnosed with the syndrome at the age of three and requires 24-hour care.

RETT UK support families that live with the syndrome - which is a severe and lifelong neurological disorder, which results in mental and physical disability.

Amy said she wanted to fundraise for the charity so they can help other families and because she is ‘very grateful to them for their guidance’.

Speaking about her daughter and her struggle with RETT, Amy said: “She has the smile of an angel and we strive to make her life as full and enriched as possible.

“There may be some very tough times ahead - she could lose the ability to walk and develop seizures amongst other complications associated with the disease.”

Amy is a fitness instructor at Royston Leisure Centre, which is operated by Barnsley Premier Leisure.

Kevan Riggett-Barrett, facility manager at Royston Leisure Centre, said he is impressed by Amy’s dedication to raising awareness of RETT Syndrome.

“She is a passionate and vibrant part of our team who is enthusiastic about raising funds for charities,” he said.

“As part of BPL’s commitment to our strategic priorities, we are happy to support Amy to raise as much as possible for RETT UK.

“We would encourage all our customers, members and guests to help support Amy with her events.”

Amy is still raising money through JustGiving. Visit justgiving.com/amyandbrian to donate.