A community cause in Molly’s memory
Molly’s Smile Fund was Intsys’ designated charity for 2018. The fund brings fitness-based action for good into the heart of the community, supporting a legacy inspired by Molly’s ambition to help children with special needs.
Molly died at 19 after glandular fever induced a rare immune-system disease, HLH (Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis). She spent six weeks in the Intensive Care Unit at St George’s Hospital in Tooting. Histio UK provides information about histiocytosis and HLH.
A future teacher who understood different needs
Molly was studying to become a primary school teacher. She loved life and intended to specialise in supporting children with special needs, offering assistance that had not always been available during her own education.
Molly was dyslexic and worked hard to achieve the same educational opportunities as her peers. She also experienced hearing difficulties at a young age. These experiences helped shape her communication skills and her ability to relate to children facing similar challenges. She understood that teachers might not always recognise a difficulty or have enough time to provide the help a child needed.
Supporting independence in education
The Molly Smile Fund initially raised money for St George’s ICU and Histio UK, before supporting St Mary’s University’s Assisted Technology Suite.
The suite was designed to improve the capabilities and independence of student teachers with disabilities and specific learning difficulties. The aim was to help those teachers use their experience for the benefit of the next generation.
At the time of this appeal, the fund’s initial target was £21,000 in celebration of Molly’s 21st birthday, with £8,000 already raised. These figures describe the original campaign rather than a current fundraising total.
The original fundraising appeal
The campaign invited individuals to contribute through the Molly’s Smile Fund JustGiving page. It also welcomed companies wishing to make Molly’s Smile Fund their designated charity.
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