A CHESTER village fundraiser who nearly lost his grandmother to meningitis is ready to hit the heights for a worthy cause.
William Law, who grew up in Tiverton, Tarporley, and is now a student at the University of Lancaster, is to take on the Lake District 8 Peak Challenge this October.
His mission is to raise money for Meningitis Now, an important charity that means a lot to him and his family.
In 2010, William’s grandmother Ann contracted – and survived – bacterial meningitis. She spent over three weeks in intensive care, being looked after by The Walton Centre in Liverpool.
After months of being very unwell, Ann made a full recovery.
William, a former pupil of Tarporley High School and Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College, said: “We were incredibly lucky that my grandma recovered from meningitis. It’s important to continue to support the great research and awareness that Meningitis Now does.
"I’m looking forward to taking part in the Lake District 8 Peak Challenge and raising money for this great charity.”
William Law with his mother.
The fundraising challenge takes place over October 12-14, where the team will summit eight peaks in the Lake District (all over 3,000 feet) including Skiddaw, Helvellyn, Helvellyn Lower Man, Scafell, Symonds Knott, Scafell Pike, Broad Crag, and Ill Crag. William will be walking with his mum, Louise, and fellow fundraisers.
For more information on the challenge, visit https://www.meningitisnow.org/support-us/events/fundraising-events/events-by-location/lake-district-8-peak-challenge/ and to donate, visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/william-law6
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