MELVYN LEES was the second worlds longest survivor, battling this terrible illness for over 30 years. He was always strong minded and, never showed any signs of sadness or sorrow even though he had every reason to do so. His wife Mrs Lees was the best carer he could ever of wished for, Her love and devotion to Melvyn was proven when just weeks after opening up her very own hairdressers in Bacup, Melvyn fell ill, and so without any hesitation Mrs Lees started caring for her beloved husband. For over thirty years Mrs Less cared and supported Melvyn.