FOR years, Ayla Sutherland faced a daily struggle just to breathe.
Ayla, 15, of Greendale, had been chronically ill with cystic fibrosis since birth but her life was transformed in January last year when she received the lung transplant that saved her life.
The Elderslie High School student has now been awarded the Pride of Australia award under the Child of Courage category for her bravery and positive attitude during her illness.
"It was really amazing and really shocking because I didn't think I was going to win and even to be nominated was really great," Ayla said. "I remember before the transplant I couldn't even go anywhere with my friends or even walk without coughing, but now I'm always out with my friends and I am able to keep up, which is great."
Ayla said she relied on family and friends to help her through her illness.
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