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James McNeill

Dad took daughter straight to hospital after her response to game

A dad took his daughter to hospital after she didn't respond when playing a game with flash cards.

Jason Lizars said that when his daughter Lola-Mae was first born there were no signs that she was suffering from any condition.

However, when Lola-Mae was three months old, while being watched by her grandad he noticed that she was not responding to light and objects.

After flashing bright cards in front of her they decided to take her to hospital where she was diagnosed with Mild Hydrocephalus.

Lola-Mae also has a hole in her heart and a blockage in her digestive system. However, Jason said she is a real fighter who is "always smiling".

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Jason who is a "massive blue" is raising money for his daughter along with local fan organisation The Everton Way.

Jason told the ECHO: "Lola has developmental problems because of the Hydrocephalus and while she is 18 months old really she is only about six months old and can't stand up or roll over. She also has a feeding tube, because she can't eat properly.

"None of it is life-threatening but it is life-limiting, it is the not knowing that can be hard, we don't know why she has all these problems at the moment."

Lola-Mae (Jason Lizars)

Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid in the brain and the excess fluid puts pressure on the brain, which can damage it. Jason hopes that the money raised can give his other daughters a getaway as so much time is focused on Lola-Mae's needs.

Jason, 36, from Northamptonshire, said: "Nothing jumped out when she was first born but when she was around three months old and my dad was looking after her, he noticed she was not looking properly with her eyes. He flashed bright cards in front of her face and Lola's eyes did not move.

"She is generally very happy and she does not understand that she is different. Lola claps her hands and waves when Everton score a goal, which is great to see".

Jason Lizars,36 with his partner Katie Coleman, and daughters Lola-Mae, Chole, 16 and stepdaughter Amelia (Jason Lizars)

The Everton Way has set up a GoFundMe to help the family raise money and Jason will be doing a skydive later this year. The money will be split between three charities Little Shines, Rainbow Trust, and Family Fund. As well as to help Jason and his partner Katie spend some time with daughters Chole and Amelia.

Jason said: "There are people going through worse than us and we are raising money for them. Me and my partner are doing okay, we have good days and bad days. My other girls have been through a lot and deserve a treat."

If you would like to donate to the GoFundMe click here.

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