A man from Alderley Edge is taking on the challenge of a lifetime walking from John O’Groates to Land’s End to raise money for a Parkinson’s charity – the condition his twin brother suffers from.
Huw Davis, 65 began his solo trek last month and at the weekend arrived “home” in Cheshire to be greeted by his brother Tom Davis, his niece Tilly and Tatton MP Esther McVey.
Tom, of Knutsford, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s more than 15 years ago. He recently underwent Deep Brain Surgery which has improved his mobility and posture and “transformed his life”.
Ms McVey said: “It was a privilege to be invited to meet Huw, Tom and Tilly when Huw arrived in Alderley Edge. We enjoyed a coffee and chat at the Neki Cafe and caught up on Huw’s journey so far. We talked about blisters and backpacks and how he spends his evenings doing handwashing because completing this challenge alone means he has to carry everything in his backpack, so his clothes need to be rotated!
“What Huw is doing is remarkable and I wish him well in the rest of his journey. I hope he raises as much money as possible so we can find a cure for this terrible disease.”
Huw says the grit and resilience shown by his brother will spur him on when things get tough.
Huw said: “What I am doing is not easy, but it is nothing compared to what people living with Parkinson's go through every day.
"It was so lovely to meet Esther and I can't thank her enough for taking the time out of her weekend to meet me, Tilly and Tom to show her support for Cure Parkinson's.
“I am really grateful for the support I have received so far and look forward to continuing the rest of the walk to Land’s End."
Huw is hoping to raise £20,000 for Cure Parkinson’s, the charity working to find a cure for the neurological and degenerative disease. He will finish the 1,200 mile walk in mid June.
To donate visit www.justgiving.com/page/huw-davis-toptobottom?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WA
