Rebecca Lawlor- Children's Courage Award
Channel: Irish Heart Foundation
Date: 2012-11-28

Little Rebecca Lawlor from Tyrellstown in Dublin 15 was just four years of age when she when she suffered a massive stroke in January 2012.  She was a patient at Temple Street Children's Hospital for over a month in early 2012, this was followed by a three month period at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoighaire. According to Irena Lawlor, Rebecca's mum, this brave little never once complained about anything during her long convalescence. She has been described as a brave, positive and a most caring sister to her little brother and big sister. Brave Rebecca was awarded the Children's Courage Award.