Exmouth deaf and blind boy tackles Ten Tors challenge
A DEAF and blind Brixington boy has successfully tackled the gruelling Ten Tors challenge.
A DEAF and blind Brixington boy has successfully tackled the gruelling Ten Tors challenge.
Ruairi Corr, 14, a pupil at the West of England School, and College for People with Little or No Sight took part in a special one-day event designed for youngsters with physical or educational needs.
Ruairi, who last year conquered one of England's highest peaks, Scafell Pike, was among a group of 15 students, aged between 14 and 21, taking part in the demanding one-day Jubilee Challenge.
School and college spokeswoman Laura Sperring said: "It really was a fantastic achievement.
You may also want to watch:
"The weather was kind to us but it was very cold camping on Friday night.
"All our students completed the challenge and worked really well together as a team - helping one another all the time.
Most Read
- 1 Man left with serious injures after crash on Woodbury Common
- 2 Tributes to man who saw town's marina through transition
- 3 Covid support team thanks community for generous help
- 4 Much-loved public parks given the green flag
- 5 Wins for East Budleigh and the Robinettes
- 6 Shortage of applicants lifts starting salaries
- 7 East Devon Ladies win County Pairs comp
- 8 Lifeboat crew plan bumper fireworks display fundraiser
- 9 Judges and lawyers pay tribute to 'simply the best' Anna
- 10 Supermarket chain planning four new stores in East Devon
"They are exhausted but thrilled to have completed such a gruelling challenge.
