A Scots mum-of-two lives with the knowledge that she will one day go on to develop the same progressive, genetic disease that has already robbed her own mother of her health and mobility.
The winners will be chosen by a judging panel and announced during a ceremony hosted by author and broadcaster, Sally Magnusson, in Glasgow on June 20. Lauren is also in the running for the People’s Choice Award which will be voted for by members of the public. “Craig has never wavered when it comes to me and our girls, but it was very hard on him too. We look after one another, especially during the tough times, and it took time for me to turn around and create something positive for us to hold on to. I can’t stop this disease, but I can do something to help Huntington’s families by fundraising for Scottish Huntington’s Association.
“We’re always honest and open with them about the disease. They know that their grandma has Huntington’s and that I will develop symptoms at some stage. We can chat about it any time, but right now we’re living our best lives. Lauren continued: “My dad says he’d be lost without Scottish Huntington’s Association, especially as mum’s symptoms have progressed. She’s no longer able to walk and is now in a wheelchair. People ask me why I put so much energy and time into fundraising for the charity. I think it’s because Huntington’s disease takes things out of my control, while doing what I can and choosing to be positive puts some control back into my life.