Proud parents Keith and Lisa Duffy have shared heartfelt tributes to their daughter Mia on her 20th birthday.
Sharing a number of lovely family snaps, the pair revealed their utter pride and admiration for their daughter.
Boyzone’s Keith said, “The nicest, kindest human being on the planet. Mia is 20 years old.
“What an amazing young lady. I’m so, so proud of you baby. Every day you make me so proud. May all your dreams come true. Happy birthday Mia.”
Lisa added, “She melts my heart. So proud of her. Love you so much, Mia.”
Mia was diagnosed with autism when she was just 18 months old, and due to a lack of services and information available to them at the time, the singer set up the Keith Duffy Foundation to raise funds and awareness for children’s charities throughout the country.
“It is a real miracle story. It is a tough story,” he previously told the Irish Independent.
“We have had tough years but we never gave up and Mia is a fighter herself.
“She is testament to the fact that if the appropriate intervention and help is put in place at the right time then these kids get a much better opportunity to reach their full potential as individuals.
“And that is all we were trying to achieve, to give every child the opportunity to reach their full potential.”