CUMBRIA LIFE AWARD FOR LIFETIME
ACHIEVEMENT 2022 WINNER
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Lynne Thornton
Lynne Thornton was named as winner of The Cumbria Life Lifetime Achievement Award. Lynne has worked tirelessly to ensure that autistic children – she is the mother of two – have the best possible education. Lynne campaigned with tenacity, dedication and humour to raise both awareness and funds; her efforts culminated in the establishment of the Cumbria Academy for Autism, a transformational school built and staffed to provide for children from 4 – 19 years to reach their full potential. A truly incredible achievement – an amazing lady!