by e-women.com
A woman who ditched her business career to look after abused and neglected children has been named the Daily Mail's Mother Of The Year.
Cathy Lewis decided to change her life when she was made redundant as a company director.
Instead of forging her way in the lucrative business world, she became a foster parent.
She was given the award by Gloria Hunniford and Esther Rantzen
For the past 10 years, Cathy, 49, and hubby Stephen, 53, have transformed their eight-bedroom home in the countryside into a haven for children who need love and care.
This formidable woman once managed a company. Now she tends to three brothers and sisters, under five, as well as 14 teenager.
Cathy has in fact looked after upto 30 children since she started to foster care.
Cathy won a family holiday to Mauritius for her tremendous efforts.
