….Michelle Yardley-Eldred! Woop woop ! Well done Michelle, you have won our classic hamper 😉
Michelle was nominated by her fabulous pal Pam Champion. Here is a picture of Michelle and her beautiful daughter, Amelia (7)
I asked Pam to answer a few questions about Michelle. Here is what she said….
How long have you known Michelle?
I've known Michelle for 20 years. As a neighbour firstly, then as a mum for the past 7 years as my daughter is the same age as hers.
Why did she deserve to win our Mum of the Month competition?
Amelia was diagnosed last August with a rare bone cancer in her leg. After months of chemo, she had to undergo surgery last month to remove her leg and had a rotationplasty. She now continues chemo for several more months, before hopefully getting a prosthesis.
What would you like her to know?
Michelle has been amazingly strong and positive throughout, such an inspiration to everyone around her. This has definitely had a positive effect on Amelia who is also positive, strong and so happy despite her illness.
Michelle also volunteers within the community and supports groups who help the homeless, runs a local playgroup for young children and is very involved in a Sunday messy church group within our village. She has continued to do this throughout Amelia's treatment. She also works part time! I actually don't know where she gets her time and energy from! She is a very valued member of our community and a true inspiration to us all. I am actually in awe of her strength and positivity as a mum and how she has coped with the last 7 months.
Michelle is also trying to raise awareness around the type of bone cancer Amelia has. For more information about it, please read more here.
What an amazing story, and another inspirational amazing mum. Honestly they are EVERYWHERE! I can't tell you how much I love reading these stories and sending out hampers to them. So so deserved. The only bad part is that I can't send every entry one…..for those who entered and didn't win this time remember there is always next month!
Michelle, our classic hamper for mum will be winging it's way to you this week. Enjoy it! You've earned it.