Thousands raised in memory of popular young farmer who died aged 26

The family and friends of a young man who died of a brain tumour have so far raised over £36,000 for charity - and are set to raise much more this year.

Dave and Sue Roberts have paid tribute to the support they have received, and kind donations given, in memory of their son Will - affectionately known as Choc due to his love of chocolate - who passed away aged 26 in December 2022.

More than £8,000 was collected at his funeral last year and Will’s friends and family have since held a lunch and auction, a tractor run, a bonfire night and ‘Choc’s Rugby Challenge’ to raise money.

Most of the donations have been handed to Lingen Davies Cancer Fund, the region’s primary cancer charity which supports those impacted by cancer throughout Shropshire and Mid Wales. The charity, which also works to spread awareness about cancer in the wider community, supported Will and his family over his six and a half years of treatment and beyond. Donations have also been handed to Brain Tumour Support and Prostate Cancer.