Meriel PMeriel is a bright and cheeky nine year old from Oxfordshire. She attends mainstream school even though she has a rare neuromuscular condition called Nemaline Myopathy. Resulting in muscle weakness throughout the body and causing respiratory issues ad scoliosis amongst other things. Much of Meriel's life has involved numerous hospital visits and has been spent trying to avoid common childhood infections. Meriel is inspired by watching sport, especially the Olympics. In addition to dealing with her own health issues in 2016, Meriel accomplished The DREAM STONE TRIATHLON with fighting spirit and support from her family and friends. Meriel has been involved at every stage of developing THE DREAM STONE, from suggestions when Anna-Marie suffered 'writers block', to introducing the book to the design team that offered to help. Meriel took great care when illustrating and choosing the photographs taken by Team MAP-Nemaline, she even helped make the website. Continuing with their mission to raise awareness of Nemaline Myopathy they wrote The Dream Stone book for charity. (All royalties for MAP Nemaline Fund- MDUK) Read More Read Less