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We were delighted to share our Positively Unique Award winners at the 2023 Annual Convention.  

Congratulations to you all!

 PUA winners

Winner: Nancy Worrall (0-11)

Even through a number of medical issues Nancy pushes through every day and teaches us adults a thing or two. She keeps me smiling and pushes me to fight for her and carry on. Every day she amazes me. She is awaiting surgery on her leg but tells me ‘it will be ok mummy’. There really aren’t many words to describe our miraculous little girl.

Winner: Betty Wauthier (12-18)

In spite of a difficult history and many medical issues Betty is very kind, thoughtful and loving. She regularly writes and creates gifts for her friends and acquaintances. She FaceTimes other children facing similar surgeries and is always encouraging and positive. She perseveres with many activities such as badminton and swimming etc. and tries her best at everything. She is amazing and we are very proud of her.   

Winner: Laura Cutler (19+)

Laura and her husband are both of average height. In 2021, their daughter was born. Their daughter was diagnosed with Achondroplasia late into pregnancy and while it was initially a shock and surprise, Laura went into action mode to educate herself of both the risks and opportunities of raising a little girl with dwarfism. She has taken it upon herself to help raise awareness and fill some of the gaps missing in society's knowledge about dwarfism. She works tirelessly to create positive change - all whilst having a smile on her face. 

Winner: Erin Smith (Committee Award)

In the last 12 months Erin has shown immense bravery throughout the surgeries and medical interventions she has endured, her positive and can-do attitude has remained strong - and through no obstacle or hurdle has her smile ever faded - even when delays caused frustration. From boots, casts and countless surgeries. She is a role model not only for young members but for us adults too - and a true example of what it means to be ‘Positively Unique’

Winner: Colleen Ewart (Special Recognition)

Colleen has been a huge supporter of LPUK over the years, being on the committee and volunteering, she has helped raise essential funds by collating prizes for fundraising activities, and also supports the running of every event. Behind the scenes she also works tirelessly to create opportunities and positive experiences for our members. She is the facilitator of our LPUK Book club - and more recently our LPUK Mums group playing a huge role in the creation of our LPUK hospital booklet.

 

Thank you to Lucy and James from Bath University who attended our #LPUK2023 weekend to let us know about their research, sit on our information panel, and lead a nutrition workshop. This research is important to the members of the community to help develop guidance on healthy lifestyles.

If you would like to get involved, or want more information, please use the following details - Lucy Merrell: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Professor James Betts: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Over the weekend of 25th - 27th August we had over 200 members of the dwarfism community for LPUK2023 getting together for a few days of information panels, new and exciting activities, gala dinner and lots of disco fun! 

These weekends are the backbone of the work LPUK does - providing a safe space where everyone is equal, where everyone can have a great time with others 'just like them'. 

A huge thank you to all of our attendees, volunteers, expo companies, workshop leaders, information panel members, hotel staff and entertainment participants.

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