For Faye, 22, was known to millions as 'the baby with the spot that grew and grew' - leaving her with an horrific giant facial tumour.
But we helped raise a staggering £250,000 for pioneering US laser surgery. And Faye's miracle journey to a new life - 19 ops over 15 years - climaxed this week as she wed sweetheart Craig Smith.
After exchanging vows at Wigan Town Hall in a stunning white dress she beamed and told us: "This is a dream come true!
"I'd like to thank your readers and everyone who made it possible. I can't believe I'm so lucky. Now we hope to have children of our own very soon!"
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What a wonderful conclusion to such a scary beginning for you. Many happy years are ahead of you now, and I am so pleased to see that you look so amazingly happy,
All the very best, and I add my thanks to the News OF The World for making this happen for you!
By Dawn Mather. Posted November 1 2009 at 4:34 AM.
Best of luck to both of you. Hope that you have a healthy and hppy married life together - best of luck to you both you deserve it.
By shirley. Posted August 9 2009 at 6:47 PM.
What a lovely and happy ending.
Faye, you look beautiful and here's sending loads of love and luck to you and Craig in your future life together.
By Bonnieb. Posted August 9 2009 at 5:50 PM.
Thankfully the treatment was available in the US! Notice how people go the US for treatment rather than anywhere else (unless it's 'unconventional' treatment!).
If Obama's health care plan goes through, this sort of 'pioneering' treatment will be a thing of the past because doctors and medical professionals will have no incentive to pioneer anything.
By Marie. Posted August 9 2009 at 4:42 PM.
congratulations to you both.
you look beautiful, and your fella's not bad too!
long healthy happy married life to you both.
By alistair. Posted August 9 2009 at 9:18 AM.
Faye, i always knew from when you was growing up that you would look beautiful on your big day, and you did do! Congratulations to yourself and Craig. Craig you have a one in a million wife, you both deserve happiness and a great future together. Enjoy your honeymoon, hope to see more pics on your mums wall Faye.
Love Mand and boys xxx
By mand and boys. Posted August 9 2009 at 8:04 AM.
Many congratulations to you both. Faye, you looked stunning. You make a wonderful couple.
All our love to you both as always
Mum, Alan & Nathan
xxxxx
By jackie. Posted August 9 2009 at 6:51 AM.