A TEENAGER is bursting with pride after receiving fan mail from his local MP.
Last month, Evan Jones completed a lockdown challenge by walking 140 miles – the distance covered in an ironman triathlon.
Durham teen with Down Syndrome finishes ironman challenge
The 17-year-old, who has Down Syndrome, raised £2,700 in sponsorship for the Cheesy Waffles Project, a County Durham charity which provides enriching activities for young people with additional needs.
Durham City MP Mary Foy wrote to Evan, to praise his 'selfless' actions and for completing a lockdown challenge whilst smiling. She also hopes to one day host Evan and his family for a tour of Parliament.
Evan's mum Julie said he was thrilled when the letter on House of Commons-headed paper arrived at the family home in Sherburn, near Durham.
She said: "He was so happy, he loves to hear feedback people give and even if he's not that into politics he knows it is pretty special to get a letter from the House of Commons.
"We want to keep raising awareness of and money for Cheesy Waffles and to thank everyone for their generous donations."
For details on Cheesy Waffles visit cwyproject.org.uk
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