AMBULANCE CALL ASSESSOR TO WALK 100 MILES FOR CHARITY

A West Midlands Ambulance Service call assessor is walking 100 miles to raise money for Huntingtons Disease Association.

Leah Church who works in the Emergency Control Room in Tollgate, Staffordshire is all set to take on the challenge this week.

The walk is taking place in Nijmegen, Holland and will see participants walking over a four day period from 17^th – 20^th July, covering a massive 25 miles each day.

Talking about the challenge Leah said: “Huntingtons Disease is a hereditary disorder of the central nervous system. It usually develops in adulthood causing a very wide range of symptoms.

“Unfortunately the disease has affected a number of my family members, so this charity is extremely close to my heart. I am hoping to raise as much money as possible, allowing the charity to continue their excellent work supporting families affected by the illness as well as raising further awareness of the disease.”

Leah hopes to raise £1,000 for the association and is has almost hit her target already, raising a total of £942 so far.

Anyone wishing to give Leah a helping hand in achieving her goal please visit http://www.justgiving.com/Leah-Church. Every little bit helps.