Dover teenager Lacey Ward to abseil 160ft after life-changing knee surgery

12 hours ago · Originally published 24 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: Teen unable to walk for a few minutes without pain will now abseil down hospital

After years of pain caused by miserable malalignment syndrome, 18-year-old Lacey Ward can now walk and run pain-free following three operations at Evelina London Children’s Hospital. She is now abseiling down St Thomas’ Hospital to raise funds for the team that restored her mobility.

Source: Kent Online Kent

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