THREE generations of a Lewdown family, including an 11-year-old cerebral palsy sufferer, are walking the Two Moors Way in July for charity.

Bethany Sargent, her sisters Hayley and Ebony, dad Chris and grandfather Keith, are embarking on the 120-mile challenge across tough terrain on Dartmoor and Exmoor to raise funds for Cerebral Palsy Sport.

The charity helps to improve the physical and mental well-being of children and adults with physical disabilities, and in particular, those with cerebral palsy.

Bethany, who has had several operations and lots of physiotherapy, said: 'After a major operation I spent a few months in a wheelchair which lowered my self-esteem and knocked my confidence a lot, but it made me think that there are always people worse off than me and at least I could get out of the wheelchair once I was old enough.'

She decided to set herself a challenge and help other people with the condition. The family will start their walk on July 24.

Cerebral palsy is a disorder of movement and posture that appears in the early years of life. The true incidence of the condition is not precisely known but it is estimated by experts that one child with cerebral is born in every 400 births.

No two individuals with the condition are the same, some may have difficulty walking, no useful function of their arms and hands, a learning difficulty, no useful vision or a hearing impairment. Some individuals experience psychological problems through frustrations caused by their physical disability.

By engaging children and adults with sport and recreation CP Sport helps individuals improve their mobility and self-confidence and a support network for parents and siblings.

Anyone who wants to help Bethany and her family can make a donation on uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/extremesarge