Overview
- Souness appeared on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday beside 13-year-old Jasmine Ritchie and her mother, Anna, to raise awareness of epidermolysis bullosa.
- He called EB "as bad as it gets" and described a backstage moment that underscored Jasmine's ongoing wounds and resilience.
- Epidermolysis bullosa, often called "butterfly skin," leaves skin extremely fragile, leading to frequent blistering, intense pain and demanding daily dressings.
- As a vice-president of DEBRA, Souness has helped raise millions, including an English Channel swim in 2023 that generated more than £1.5 million.
- DEBRA plans to lobby the UK government for greater funding and research support, with no new government commitment reported.