'We don't keep score of who's caring for who - we just do it together'

SaraC_Scope

A teenage couple have told how their serious health challenges have helped them to form "a bond for life".

Ethan, 17, from Teesdale, County Durham and Abbie, 19, from Darlington, met at college more than two years ago.

Abbie found out she had multiple sclerosis (MS) when she was just 17, a condition most commonly diagnosed in adults, while Ethan has lived with cerebral palsy since he was four.

Despite his own health issues, which saw him wear a leg splint during primary and secondary school and later undergoing surgery, Ethan has focused his efforts on raising money and awareness for Abbie's condition because it is "really important" to him.

Last year, he took part in the Great North Run raising £1,510, and earlier this year he organised an 80s-themed charity night in his village, Mickleton, raising a further £730.

Read the full story here: Young couple and disability

Rosie_Scope

What a lovely story! How brilliant that they found each other and are supporting each other through everything 💛 thanks for sharing!