![]() ![]() ![]() She hit the local headlines in June, 1981, when she became the Swimming Gold Medallist for 50m at the in Belgium Special Olympics, surrounded by her family - including her father, who taught her to swim at the age of six at Kenfig pool. Read more: The 100 people changing the face of Wales So grateful for the care she received, Frances wanted to show the hospital her gratitude. This was after her stay there when she had to fight for her life with Covid-19, in March, 2020. Frances, has been involved with Bridgend County Borough’s day care services for over 47 years since the age of 17, and on April 14, she retired.įrances is an avid fundraiser and has raised over £200 for the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend. ![]() "A life less ordinary" is how some people might describe her journey to date. The 66-year-old has lived with Down's Syndrome all her life, but has never let this hold her back. From a young age, Frances Childs has challenged any stereotypes people might place on those with learning disabilities - from winning an Olympic gold medal for swimming at age 24, to writing the published memoirs of her life. ![]()
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