Length-of-country bike ride for Bromsgrove boy raises £12k
A DOTING dad and his friends and relatives will cycle the length of the UK in just seven days to raise funds to enable a better quality of life for his disabled son. Aston Fields toddler Fletcher Stanford, 16 months old, was diagnosed in October with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) which could mean he needs a wheelchair for the rest of his life. His father Ben, 29, will lead a group of seven tackling the gruelling John O’Groats to Land’s End ride in July to raise funds for specialised equipment for Fletcher as well as home modifications. Ben, head of PE at North Bromsgrove High Scho...