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Teen Abseils Hospital for Charity After Rare Knee Surgery
26 Sep
Summary
- Lacey Ward, 18, will abseil 160 ft to fundraise for Evelina London Children's Hospital.
- She underwent surgery for miserable malalignment syndrome, a rare knee condition.
- Ward expressed gratitude for the amazing care received from Evelina London.
Lacey Ward, an 18-year-old from Dover, is set to abseil 160 feet down St Thomas' Hospital on Saturday. This brave feat is a fundraiser for the Evelina London Children's Hospital charity. Ward has been bravely confronting miserable malalignment syndrome (MMS), a rare condition causing chronic knee pain and instability, since she was diagnosed at age 14.
Her journey involved three surgical procedures between 2024 and 2026 at Evelina London. Ward shared her deep appreciation for the hospital, stating, "The care from Evelina is amazing. They got me through my diagnosis when I thought nobody was able to help me." Her upcoming abseil highlights her gratitude and determination.
