A TEENAGER is taking on a special bike ride around Lake Vyrnwy to pay tribute to his big brother, who died last year.

Lewis Williams, from Halfway House, near Shrewsbury, wants to raise money to thank Hope House Children’s Hospice in Morda, after his brother, Callum, received respite care there for 16 years. 

The 13-year-old, who goes to school in Baschurch, will cycle the 13 miles around the lake on Saturday (October 14).

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Lewis said: “My brother Callum absolutely loved going to Hope House throughout his life and I know he always felt safe and happy when he stayed there and was well looked after by the great staff. 

“Hope House gave my family incredible support in the hospital and later on at Hope House during Callum’s last days.”

You can sponsor Lewis’s challenge at www.justgiving.com/page/lewis-williams-1694185471952

Border Counties Advertizer: Lewis Williams will bike Lake Vyrnwy in memory of his brother and to raise money for Hope House Children's Hospice.Lewis Williams will bike Lake Vyrnwy in memory of his brother and to raise money for Hope House Children's Hospice. (Image: Hope House)

He added: “After Callum had passed away, Hope House was there to offer me and my older brother Jack support, taking us on days out to clear our minds and offer a friendly ear to talk to when needed.  

“As a family, we are forever grateful to Hope House for everything they have done for our family.”

Callum lived with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, which meant he needed 24-hour care from his mum Lisa and dad Chris.

He regularly visited Hope House for respite care until he died last year at 18.

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Mary Leighton, the Sibling Support Worker who is supporting Lewis and Jack at Hope House, has been blown away by their determination to remember Callum by raising money to help other families. 

“It is such a wonderful tribute to Callum and the happy times that they all shared together,” she added, “I know that Callum would be so proud of them because he absolutely doted on Jack and Lewis.”

Lewis’ brother, Jack, who is 17 and a student at Shrewsbury College, recently ran the Essar Chester Half Marathon in May, raising more than £4,600.