BBC Breakfast hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt engaged in a heartwarming conversation with guest Adam Ball on Saturday, who was given a life expectancy of "30 years to live".
At the programme's outset, Naga introduced the inspiring story: "Given 30 years to live after being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, how Adam Ball is defying predictions and marking his birthday by swimming the length of the Lake District's largest lakes."
Before linking up with Adam via video call, Naga shared, "The time now is 20 minutes past six. Now, Adam Ball was just six weeks old when he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening condition affecting his ability to breathe.
"Now, despite being given a life expectancy of 30, he's celebrating that milestone birthday by swimming the entire lengt