Halifax teen's fundraising tribute to his sister who died from cancer at 21

A teenager from Halifax has raised hundreds of pounds in memory of his sister after losing her to cancer earlier this year.
By sarah fitton
Published 10th Jun 2022, 12:15 BST
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Fifteen-year-old Will Trowell, from Illingworth, has collected £1,129 for Stand Up to Cancer and £400 for Overgate Hospice by doing an impressive 100 press ups every day for a month.

He was inspired by his sister, Casey Clarke - a university student who dreamt of becoming a teacher and was passionate about cheerleading and nature - who died suddenly in April, aged just 21.

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Her battle against cancer, which saw her having her right leg amputated, touched hearts across Calderdale and beyond.

William Trowell with his mum, Lisa, and a cheque for the money he raised for Overgate Hospice. He also raised over £1,100 for Stand Up To CancerWilliam Trowell with his mum, Lisa, and a cheque for the money he raised for Overgate Hospice. He also raised over £1,100 for Stand Up To Cancer
William Trowell with his mum, Lisa, and a cheque for the money he raised for Overgate Hospice. He also raised over £1,100 for Stand Up To Cancer

She had undergone intensive chemotherapy and learnt to walk on a prosthetic limb.

She was hoping to return to her studies after surgery to remove tumours from her lungs when she was rushed to hospital suffering headaches and being sick.

A scan revealed she had three tumours in her brain, and she died only a few hours later.

The siblings' mum, Lisa Trowell, said: "I'm so proud of Will.

"Thank you to everyone who has donated. Casey would have been so grateful."

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