"At her twelve-week scan, Ms Benhaffaf, from Carrigtwohill, Co Cork, was told her twin boys were unlikely to survive and that she herself might not live through the pregnancy. She refused to give up. Though the boys shared every organ, except their hearts and each with only one leg, Ms Behaffaf instilled in her children the belief they could do anything."
"Receiving the award, Ms Benhaffaf said: "It's been a tough year for all of us. To finish up this year on such a high and receive such a huge acknowledgment - it means everything to me. I'm quite overwhelmed... "When my sons came into the world, our lives were turned upside-down, but for the better. "I do an annual charity lunch called Cork Wears Red and over the last 10 years, with my children, we've raised €105,000 for children's charities.""
Ms Benhaffaf received an accolade in Dublin after almost 16 years caring for her conjoined twin sons, Hassan and Hussein, who faced lifelong medical challenges. At a twelve-week scan she was told the twins were unlikely to survive and that she might not live through the pregnancy; she refused to give up. The boys shared every organ except their hearts and each had only one leg. Angie remained at their side through 75 surgeries, long hospital stays and medical emergencies. Hassan and Hussein became award-winning para athletes representing Ireland and winning multiple medals. Ms Benhaffaf and her children raised €105,000 through an annual charity lunch. The event also honoured Alison McManus, a two-time cancer survivor who cares for two autistic daughters and reduced her work hours to provide care.
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