She then became the first patient in Scotland to have a double hand transplant. She then went on to raise awareness of the huge lack of organ, limb and tissue donors in the UK, running a visual campaign by partnering with a body painter, to encourage people to register. The 53-year-old now offers practical, emotional and financial support for those who have suffered limb loss or loss of limb function.Ĭorinne Hutton received an MBE for her services to sepsis awareness and amputees (Image: Daily Record)įollowing this success, Corinne launched the #DifferentIsNormal campaign to get everybody talking about their differences. Given a five per cent chance of surviving the potentially fatal infection, within four months of losing her limbs, she defied doctors with her progress when she walked a mile on prosthetic legs to raise funds and awareness for FYF. The Lochwinnoch mum founded the charity, Finding Your Feet (FYF) in 2013 to support amputees after having her own hands and feet amputated when she contracted life-threatening sepsis. Corinne received her award for her services to sepsis awareness and to amputees. Receiving an MBE is Renfrewshire woman Corinne Hutton who was the first person in Scotland to have a double hand transplant. Two residents were awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) while three dedicated locals were awarded Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in this year’s Birthday Honours which are awarded as part of the King’s official birthday celebrations throughout June. Five remarkable Renfrewshire residents have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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