Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has celebrated her twins' first birthday with a heartfelt social media tribute, months after revealing their diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA1). The singer shared a video on Instagram featuring the poem 'Welcome to Holland' by Emily Perl Kingsley, describing her daughters as 'the strongest, most resilient little fighters I’ve ever known'.
Ocean Jade and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster were born prematurely in May last year. In January, Nelson disclosed that the twins had been diagnosed with SMA1, a severe genetic condition causing progressive muscle wastage. She has since campaigned for the condition to be added to the newborn blood spot screening test, as early treatment can mitigate its most devastating effects.
Nelson met with former Health Secretary Wes Streeting in January and visited 10 Downing Street in April to advocate for screening. In February, she became a patron of the charity SMA UK. The singer marked the milestone by describing her daughters as 'tiny little super humans' and expressing gratitude for their journey.
