Inspirational Pride of Scotland winner and MND campaigner talks about becoming a mum for the third time.
When she was just 19-years-old Lucy Lintott Smith became the youngest Scot ever to be diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and was told she was unlikely to fulfil her dream of having a child.
Lucy, who is helping us launch this year’s Daily Record Pride of Scotland Awards with our friends at P&O Cruises, said: “It feels incredible to be mum to three miracle babies. It’s still very surreal and I know I’m incredibly lucky. The terminal disease, which usually affects people over 40, gradually makes gripping, walking, talking and swallowing extremely difficult - and eventually impossible.
Lucy is determined to make the most of every moment and has raised more than £300,000 for charity MND Scotland to help find a cure, despite knowing any breakthrough may not come in time to save her own life. She said: “Winning the award is still very surreal but it’s lovely to be recognised. I think in a terrifying and negative world it’s incredibly important to shine a light and recognise greatness and positivity. I hope people will get nominating their unsung heroes.”
Famous faces who have lent support to the awards include Queen Camilla, Sir Rod Stewart, Brian Cox, Dougray Scott, Lulu, Sir Kenny Dalglish and Lorraine Kelly to name a few.
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