A TEENAGER who suffers from a rare form of epilepsy was given a special tour around a city supermarket – making her dream come true.

A’lyse McGeever has been getting support from Acorn’s Childrens Hospice in Worcester for the past six years as she suffers from Dravet Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy with seizures.

The 17-year-old has always loved pushing toy and adult shopping trolleys around supermarkets as well as at Acorn’s and at her home, which led to staff at Tesco in Warndon Villages deciding to give her a special day at the supermarket.

During the visit, the Bidford-on-Avon teenager was given a VIP sash to wear as well as a personalised name badge, served a customer on the deli counter, had a go on the tills, and saw behind the scenes of the store operations including where deliveries happen.

She also saw the area where employees enjoy their breaks, sat behind a desk in the store’s office, and was given the chance to sit in the driver’s seat of a Tesco delivery van.

A spokesman from Acorn’s Children’s Hospice said: “Mum and A’lyse had the best few hours. They were thoroughly looked after and all the staff were so friendly to them.

“Something maybe so simple to others, but to A’lyse this meant the world.

“Tesco were only too keen to help give her an experience she wouldn’t forget.

“A day to remember for them both.”

Suzy Roberts, community champion at the Millwood Drive store, added that the staff loved having A’lyse on the tour around the store.

The teenager is part of the charity’s transition team programme, which works with the children once they get to 14-years-old, to help prepare them for adulthood with their condition in mind – specifically helping them develop life skills to be as independent as possible.

For more on the programme and the charity, visit acorns.org.uk/our-care/care-for-children/transition

See worcesternews.co.uk for more news on charities in the county.