For Frankie 💚
Remembering Frankie Gordie Kirkby
On May 14, 2013, my son Frankie Gordie Kirkby passed away from Mitochondrial Disease, shortly after his first birthday.
Frankie was a very happy and healthy baby, so this was a complete shock to us. We had no idea anything was wrong until his eyes turned yellow two days after his birthday, and we took him to the hospital. Within three weeks, the disease had affected all of his major organs, and he passed away at Canuck Place in Vancouver.
As Frankie's mom, I feel it is my duty to raise as much awareness and as many funds as possible — in Frankie's memory, for all the other children who have lost their battle with Mitochondrial Disease, and for those who continue to fight.
Celia McGrathFrankie's mom