Lanarkshire teenager gives her support to cerebral palsy Christmas card campaign

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A Lanarkshire teenager has backed a new Christmas card campaign in aid of a cerebral palsy charity. Rachel Collie, from Rutherglen, has the condition and has taken part in a host of fundraisers over the years to support good causes connected to the disorder.

Now Cerebral Palsy Scotland have released a Christmas card featuring disabled people in response to the lack of inclusive cards on the market.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The card design features a Christmas scene that includes a wheelchair user and a person using a walking frame - something that has been welcomed by Rachel, a former Stonelaw High pupil.The 18-year-old said: "I think this is a beautiful Christmas card from Cerebral Palsy Scotland.

It’s lovely to see a Christmas card with a typical Christmas scene that subtly includes disability without it seeming forced."Well done to Cerebral Palsy Scotland and thank you."Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong condition that affects a person’s ability to control their movement, posture and balance.