By Doncaster woman with spina bifida celebrates 60th birthday
A woman from Doncaster who was born with spina bifida has celebrated her 60th birthday by raising money for the hospital which she says saved her life.
Carmel Proctor’s parents were told that she would be unlikely to survive more than 60 seconds.
She was born on 8 August 1960 with myelomeningocele, the most severe type of spina bifida.
This means that her spine and spinal cord failed to develop properly, leaving a gap in the spine.
Her parents were told she was unlikely to survive.
However, following operations at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, Carmel went on to have a full life.
She now has a two-year-old grandson.
She said she had a “fabulous day” with family and friends on her 60th birthday on Saturday.
Because her fundraising day on Sunday was cancelled she had decided to walk 60 miles throughout July and August instead.
So far, Carmel Proctor has raised over £2,200 for Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
🎥🎬🌟Did you see our amazing fundraiser Carmel Proctor on @BBCLookNorth last night?
Catch up (21 mins in) ➡️ https://t.co/IDMtlAS4X0
Read the full story on her pioneering 1960 operation ➡️https://t.co/oEPOi3pPMG
Support her fundraising ➡️ https://t.co/fnamJWpeYL
— Sheffield Children’s (@SheffChildrens) July 29, 2020
As of her birthday on Saturday, Carmel had completed a total of 60 miles.
She says she intends to keep fundraising for the children’s hospital via her JustGiving page in the upcoming weeks.
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