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Whitby Couple Take On Epic Challenge In Hope Their Daughter 'Won't Go Blind'

Laura & James from near Whitby will today complete a 3-day challenge to raise money for 'Cure Usher Sydrome' which their 2 year old daughter has been diagnosed with.

Usher Syndrome is the leading cause of genetically inherited combined hearing and sight loss worldwide.

On Tuesday this week, the couple completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.

On Wednesday they cycled 70 miles from Ingleton in the Yorkshire Dales to Swainby near Stokesley.

And today, they are walking from Clay Bank, along the Coast To Coast path to Egton Bridge.

Laura says it was devastating to learn of their daughter Nieve's diagnosis when she was 15 months old:

Laura says the bike ride went well, despite downpours and having a few aches from the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge the day before:

Today the couple are walking from Clay Bank over the North York Moors along the Coast To Coast route to Egton Bridge where James' mother lives. 

Laura says they are feeling it in their legs:

They are hoping to arrive into Egton Bridge later this afternoon:

To find out more about their challenge and the donate to Cure Usher Syndrome, visit their fundraising page

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