When Ceri was born three months premature, weighing only 2lbs 7.5oz, doctors diagnosed her with spina bifida and cerebral palsy, which means she is now permanently in a wheelchair. However, this hasn’t stopped her and she has dedicated her life to campaigning on disability and youth issues. This includes becoming an associate trainer for Participation Works and ?co-delivering the training programmes “Building a Culture of Participation” and “Ready, Steady, Change”. Currently, Ceri is helping to deliver “How to Use Creative Methods For Participation”. In May 2011, Ceri was nominated by the Diana Award to carry the Olympic torch.
Ceri, from Kingswinford, said: “It’s quite a shock, I am getting lots of ‘likes’ after putting the news on Facebook but the most important people are my family, friends and supporters. I am carrying the torch for them.”
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