'This is the first time my mum has been out of bed in four years': Brave Yolanda Hadid joins daughter Bella at GQ Awards amid Lyme Disease battle

By Ellie Genower For Mailonline

Published: 03:00 EST, 7 September 2016 | Updated: 12:04 EST, 7 September 2016

Her mother Yolanda has been battling Lyme disease since 2012.

And daughter Bella Hadid used her GQ Men Of The Year Awards victory on Tuesday night to pay tribute to the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, who accompanied her to the London bash.    

'This is the first time my mum has been out of bed in four years and got her hair and make up done and I'm so happy she's here', she told the audience, after scooping the Model Of The Year award. 

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Tribute: Bella Hadid and her mother Yolanda at the GQ Men Of The Year Awards on Tuesday night at the Tate Modern 

Tribute: Bella Hadid and her mother Yolanda at the GQ Men Of The Year Awards on Tuesday night at the Tate Modern 

Clearly very nervous, Bella addressed the glittering audience, who included Ellie Goulding, Daisy Lowe, Chris Pine and Ricky Gervais. 

'I'm having a heart attack a little bit,' she said. 'This is crazy. I've worked really hard - it's crazy to be recognised.' 

Proud Yolanda, 52, looked stunning in a chic one-shouldered jumpsuit with gold zip detail, contrasting with her daughter's off-the-shoulder dusky peach gown.    

Close bond: Both mother and daughter shared Bella's victorious moment together

Close bond: Both mother and daughter shared Bella's victorious moment together

Victory speech: Bella has also suffered from the disease for several years 

Victory speech: Bella has also suffered from the disease for several years 

Slim and trim: Bella's dress served to highlight her incredible figure 

Slim and trim: Bella's dress served to highlight her incredible figure 

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Among them was model of the moment Bella Hadid, who looked flawless in a custom nude Hugo Boss design featuring an off the shoulder neckline and thigh split, which she teamed with gold strappy sandals.

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Lyme disease is an infection caused by bacteria spread by the bite of an infected deer tick.

Symptoms include pain in the muscles or joints, fever, malaise, and chronic fatigue.

No definitive treatment or cure for the illness has been found - and last year Yolanda revealed that Bella and her younger brother Anwar also have the condition. 

Bella's older sister Gigi is the only member of the family who hasn't been affected by it 

Smiling through it: Bella also suffers from the debilitating effects of the disease 

Smiling through it: Bella also suffers from the debilitating effects of the disease 

Beauty: Bella showed off her stunning figure in the floor length gown
Beauty: Bella showed off her stunning figure in the floor length gown

Beauty: Bella showed off her stunning figure in the floor length gown 

So proud: Yolanda kissed her daughter on the red carpet before the show 

So proud: Yolanda kissed her daughter on the red carpet before the show 

Yolanda recently underwent surgery in a bid to finally conquer the debilitating disease, having what is known as a Transvascular Autonomic Modulation procedure.

TVAM is a relatively new procedure which has been suggested as a treatment for those suffering Multiple Sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders. 

Yolanda recently revealed in a Bravo blog that Bella had to give up her dream of competing in the Olympics due to symptoms of the disease.

'Bella had to give up her lifelong dream of having a professional riding career and a shot at the Olympics due to her severe symptoms and inability to ride,' she wrote.

Excited: Bella told the audience she felt like she was having a heart attack after accepting the award 

Excited: Bella told the audience she felt like she was having a heart attack after accepting the award 

Elegant: The young model looked divine in her off the shoulder dress on Tuesday evening
Elegant: The young model looked divine in her off the shoulder dress on Tuesday evening

Elegant: The young model looked divine in her off the shoulder dress on Tuesday evening

Meet and greet: Bella and Yolanda rubbed shoulders with Lewis Hamilton at the event 

Meet and greet: Bella and Yolanda rubbed shoulders with Lewis Hamilton at the event 

Grand exit: Bella proved to an eye-catching sight as she left the GQ Men of the Year Awards
Grand exit: Bella proved to an eye-catching sight as she left the GQ Men of the Year Awards

Grand exit: Bella proved to an eye-catching sight as she left the GQ Men of the Year Awards  

The simple things: The American model accessorized tastefully, opting for a single choker necklace and a selection of rings 

The simple things: The American model accessorized tastefully, opting for a single choker necklace and a selection of rings 

Hard to miss: The rising catwalk queen flashed a hint of her tanned skin thanks to the wraparound number's fitted cut, while a thigh-high slash in the gown ensured that her endless legs also took a share of the limelight
Hard to miss: The rising catwalk queen flashed a hint of her tanned skin thanks to the wraparound number's fitted cut, while a thigh-high slash in the gown ensured that her endless legs also took a share of the limelight

Hard to miss: The rising catwalk queen flashed a hint of her tanned skin thanks to the wraparound number's fitted cut, while a thigh-high slash in the gown ensured that her endless legs also took a share of the limelight

Finishing touches: She rounded her look off with a pair of complementary strappy heels

Finishing touches: She rounded her look off with a pair of complementary strappy heels

'This was the biggest heartbreak of her life and an extremely sensitive subject for her. She is resilient and focused on a new direction--she's made a name for herself in the modeling industry while she struggles with symptoms of chronic Lyme every day.'

Bella, 19, arrived at last night's awards looking stunning in a nude gown which featured a thigh-high slit and flesh-flashing sweetheart neckline.

The rising catwalk queen flashed a hint of her tanned skin thanks to the wraparound number's fitted cut, while a thigh-high slash in the gown ensured that her endless legs also took a share of the limelight.

She rounded her look off with a pair of complementary strappy heels and a smattering of glittering jewellery.

Afflicted: Gigi Hadid is the only one of the family unaffected by Lyme disease, here pictured with Yolanda, brother Anwar and Bella at  the Global Lyme Alliance Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street last October 

Afflicted: Gigi Hadid is the only one of the family unaffected by Lyme disease, here pictured with Yolanda, brother Anwar and Bella at  the Global Lyme Alliance Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street last October 

  

  

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