‘Without the web, I’d still be searching for a diagnosis’
by The Daily Eye Team December 27 2013, 11:51 am Estimated Reading Time: 0 mins, 20 secsAmy Garton-Hughes is 22, but the size of an eight-year-old.
She has Cockayne Syndrome – a rare genetic disorder which degenerates the body and shortens young lives.This cruel illness has taken away Amy’s balance, her speech is deteriorating and she has signs of dementia. But she still enjoys a busy life – listing swimming, bowling and seeing friends as her hobbies. Click here to read more