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Teenager's 20-Mile Trek for Hospice Friend
1 Aug
Summary
- A 15-year-old girl with a rare brain condition is walking 20 miles.
- The walk honors a close friend cared for at a children's hospice.
- She aims to raise money for Charlton Farm hospice near Bristol.
A 15-year-old girl named Freya Bird is embarking on a challenging 20-mile walk this Saturday to raise money for Charlton Farm, a hospice near Bristol. This trek is in memory of a close friend who was cared for at the hospice in their final days.
Freya, who lives with Moyamoya, a rare brain condition affecting her arteries, is undertaking the longest distance she has ever walked. She has previously undergone brain surgery, including an indirect bypass procedure, in January. Despite these challenges, she has regained the ability to enjoy activities like dancing.
Charlton Farm, part of Children's Hospice South West, offers care and support to children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families in Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Bristol. The hospice's team expressed gratitude for Freya's efforts and advocacy, wishing her and her father success on their walk.
