Carmela Chillery-Watson MBE

Carmela has a very rare progressive muscle wasting condition called LMNA-Congenital Muscular Dystrophy, Severe Insulin Resistance Diabetes,  Liver Disease, Lipodystrophy and Ventricular Tachycardia with a defibrillator inserted next to her heart, but Carmela refuses to let it stop her fighting to stay mobile and live a long life. With pure grit and determination, she strives to succeed and achieve goals she sets herself and remains positive through the tough times with her 'Can Do' Attitude.  Carmela's YouTube channel is to help spread awareness for disabilities and how to overcome challenges to live everyday to the full. Carmela has been awarded with 6 national awards, and honoured with an MBE for her advocacy, role modeling and fundraising. Has raised over £500,000. Being the youngest at just 11 yrs old to receive an MBE, got her in the Guiness Book of records too.