Lady Mary Hoare was the Lady Mayoress of London and advocate for thalidomide-affected babies and children. She founded a charity for thalidomide-affected children, the Lady Hoare Trust, which she managed from her home. The trust organised home visits and research into artificial limbs in order to encourage independent living at home and integration in mainstream schools.
- Born
- 1915
- Died
- 1973, September 21, 1973
