But, after a gruelling battle with cancer, Judith is looking to embark on some new adventures of her own.

One of them involved her recently taking part in an inspirational sailing trip with Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.

For Judith, who is currently on maintenance treatment for Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) at Beaston West of Scotland Cancer Centre, this was her first time sailing with the Trust.

The 22-year-old, from Bridge of Weir, said: “Meeting a brand new group of people was daunting at first.

“As soon as we all introduced ourselves, we got on straight away.

“It’s great to meet people that have been through similar experiences to me.” Alongside 18 other young people in recovery from cancer, Judith joined the crew of one of the yachts, to sail on the Firth of Clyde in Scotland from June 15-18, in a four-day yacht adventure.

Sailing onboard 42-48 foot cruising yachts, the Trust trips provide a chance for the young people to test themselves in a safe and supportive environment, encouraging them to work as a team and get involved in everything from helming the boat to cooking.

It was an opportunity which helped boost Judith’s confidence as, aged just 21, she was given the heartbreaking news she had cancer.

She was told on the second day of her final year at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in September 2013.

Judith, who was in her final year of an art and design degree in Dundee, was taken to hospital for blood tests where she was given the crushing diagnosis.

Then, in 2014, her body withstood the onslaught of intense chemotherapy, which sadly resulted in her losing her glossy brown hair.

She has been in the Teenage Cancer Trust ward, in the Beatson Cancer Centre in Glasgow, and sister Katie believes the facility has made her sibling’s illness “bearable”.

The pair raised more than £6,000 at an arts exhibition they held at Skypark for Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT).

Twin Katie, a psychology student from Bridge of Weir, said: “When we found out about Judith’s condition it was obviously devastating news.

“She had always been so fit and healthy, swimming and cycling every day, but she started to become breathless, even when just walking up the stairs, and lost a lot of weight.

“At first we thought she might be anaemic. But it was when she came home from a holiday with her boyfriend Greg that we knew something was wrong.

“She was so pale and looked absolutely horrendous. I had a bad feeling and knew she had to get straight to hospital.” Now, with remarkable courage — and support from twin Katie and best friend Shannon — Judith has been strengthened by the battle.

“Now the trip is over, I will go away with much more confidence,” Judith said. “I’m sad to leave, but happy that I’ve got these memories to take away. I’d definitely come back.” The Trust fleet navigates the waters of the Firth of Clyde, making various stopovers including Port Bannatyne on the Isle of Bute, the National Sailing Centre at Great Cumbrae and back to Largs, giving the young people the opportunity to test their new skills on the water.

Launched in 2003, the aim of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is to give young people in recovery from cancer the chance to rebuild their confidence through sailing.

Dame Ellen, who tries to spend a day on as many trips as possible, adds, “The mental and social fall-out from cancer can be just as devastating as the physical illness. Everything we do is about building confidence, self-esteem and having fun together.” In its 12th year, the Trust has grown beyond every expectation into a national charity. Working with every young person Principal Treatment Centre and a growing number of Designated Units in the UK. Taking young people aged between 8-24 who are recovering from cancer on four-day sailing trips.

There are many ways you can support The Trust with your time, money or services. To become a Friend of the Trust and help them to continue to provide support and encouragement to young people in recovery from cancer visit: http://www.ellenmacarthurcancertrust.org/