Mary Hoare, Lady Hoare

Lady Nora '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.
She was awarded an OBE in 1972. She died of cancer one year later. At the time of her death, the trust cared for approximately 900 children.