Carmela Chillery-Watson MBE

Carmela has a very rare progressive muscle wasting condition called LMNA-Congenital Muscular Dystrophy, Type 1 Diabetes, Ventricular Tachycardia with a defibrillator inserted next to her heart and Lipodystrophy which can cause organ failure. Carmela refuses to let it stop her fighting to stay mobile and live a long life. With pure grit, determination and the help of specialist equipment and mobility aids, she strives to succeed and achieve goals she sets herself and remains positive through the tough times with her 'Can Do' Attitude. Carmela loves to help others and show them how to fight to stay strong and fit and appreciates she has to work harder than others to achieve so likes to share what she does to stay positive. Her YouTube channel is to help spread awareness for disabilities and how to overcome challenges to live everyday to the full. Carmela has won 5 national awards for her advocacy, role modeling and fundraising. Has raised over £400,000.