Lanarkshire mum thanks Wishaw woman for raising cash to get her life-changing operation

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A Lanarkshire mum-of-two has thanked her friend for giving her “my life back” after raising cash to help her get a life-changing operation.

Clare McCulloch was diagnosed with the crippling stomach condition diabeti gastroparesis back in 2018.And she was left floored when she was refused an operation through the NHS which costs in the region of £20,000 if carried out privately.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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It’s all thanks to our friends at Pixie’s Petals in Newmains. Clare added: “I just wanted to thank Wendy for everything she has done for me.“You couldn’t