THE family of a girl with an incurable disorder say they are “overwhelmed” with the support they have been shown by people who have been working on their home.

The Argus first reported in September 2017 the story of Pippa Atkinson who was born in July 2016 with the incurable epidermolysis bullosa.

Volunteers have been at the home helping to build an extension to house medical equipment.

Her mother Rhiannon said: “It has been incredible. I am overwhelmed there isn’t the words to explain how we feel. It’s heart warming and incredible how generous people are.”

A fund was set up to build an extension for a specialist bath for Pippa which injects micro-air bubbles into the water and exfoliates the skin to remove dead skin and scabs. They were able to raise £33,000 which meant they could get the equipment Pippa needs and also build a bigger extension.

Mrs Atkinson added: “As well as the side of the house we have extended kitchen and dining room so there is more space and we will be open to open doors to the garden. Pippa can’t go out in the sun and this means she can experience the garden from inside the house.”

On April 21 and 22, 18 volunteers came to the family’s home to help with building work.

“It meant we got work in done in two days rather than 10 days,” Mrs Atkinson said. “It was friends family and strangers. Someone came yesterday to help on their day to do ground and drainage work.”

Mrs Atkinson, Pippa and her brother Tomos are staying with family in Pontypool while the work is being done because it could affect Pippa’s health.

Her husband Damian is staying at the family home to help with the work.

Find out more at facebook.com/pleasehelppippa.