The family of a girl born weighing less than a bag of sugar said it's an "honour and a privilege" to be at the Grand National today after she was named honorary runner.
Four-year-old Betty Batt, from Warrington, was born at 23 weeks weighing just 650g. Mum Karen told the ECHO it's an "honour and a privilege" for the family to have been nominated by the Jockey Club and they can't wait for a day out at the races having never been before.
Karen hopes Betty being named honorary runner will help shine a light on all the work the staff at Alder Hey Children's Hospital do helping families in need. Speaking previously to the ECHO Karen called her daughter a "miracle" and "a little legend" after Betty spent the first 13 months of her life in intensive care.
