AFTER surviving a double-lung transplant, Justine Laymond is taking part in a round-the-world yacht race.
Justine, 39, from Broomfield, was diagnosed with LAM, or lymphangioleiomyomatosis, eight years ago.
The condition, which she developed in her 20s, meant her lungs collapsed 13 times and she was in a coma for three weeks before being hooked up to a life support machine.
After a 16-month wait and three false alarms, as well as having to learn to walk again, a suitable lung donor was eventually found for Justine and she underwent a double lung transplant.
She said: "Because of that donor, I have been given a gift and I intend to make the most of every second of it."
And now, having never sailed before, Justine has been selected as a transplant ambassador – and the first double lung transplantee – to take part in the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race.
The race is a 40,000-mile round-the-world adventure that involves a fleet of 10 68-foot yachts.
Anyone can apply to take part in the race and those selected must undergo intense training.
It is divided in to a series of eight legs and crews can decide which ones to race.
Read more: http://www.thisistotalessex.co.uk/Transplant-patient-Justine-Laymond-takes-yacht/story-15989432-detail/story.html
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