We are introducing a new weekly feature where we will bring you some of the most inspiring stories from the week. A mother has spoken of her pride for her “miracle twins” who survived a multiple-pregnancy in which their siblings died.
Dawn Heasman was pregnant with multiple babies – she did not want to say how many – back in 2003 but, sadly, only two of those children, Michael and Bryony, survived. On Tuesday February 2 the twins celebrated their 18th birthdays, and their proud mum spoke to the Worcester News. Tributes have been paid to British legend Captain Sir Tom Moore on the announcement of his death at 100.
Vicky Hill is taking on the Stroke Association’s Stride for Stroke challenge. Vicky, 37, who lives in Eckington, will look to walk 1.2 million steps, which is one step for every stroke survivor in the UK, after her partner Julian, 50, had a stroke that left him unable to move, swallow or even see from one eye. Julian, a “fit and very active man”, was at the gym when he rolled off the bench he was using. Knowing something was seriously wrong, staff and all those around him became concerned and phoned Vicky and an ambulance. On arriving at hospital, doctors confirmed the stroke was caused by a clot and Julian was unable to speak or move his right side while he had also lost vision in his right eye.