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Thalidomide Survivor to Pilot Charity Flight
3 Oct
Summary
- Born at 28 weeks, Teresa Smith survived against all odds.
- She is a survivor of the Thalidomide drug scandal.
- Now, she pilots a charity flight for premature babies.
Born prematurely at 28 weeks on October 12, 1960, Teresa Smith was given only minutes to live due to her underdeveloped condition. Transported in her father's coat to the hospital, she was a survivor of the devastating Thalidomide drug scandal.
Teresa spent her first two-and-a-half years undergoing life-saving treatments at Alder Hey hospital. Having overcome immense early challenges, the retired social worker is now preparing to pilot a charity flight.
This initiative aims to raise money for contemporary premature babies. Reflecting on her own survival, Teresa expressed gratitude for a full life and her desire to support others facing similar struggles from birth.
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