AN OTLEY student is celebrating being made an Ambassador for a national charity.

Eve Williams has been appointed to the role by CP Teens UK, which offers help and inspiration to children and young people with cerebral palsy and their families.

A Year 7 pupil at Prince Henry''s Grammar School, Eve is following in the footsteps of former student and Otley Ambassador Chloe Tear, who is now Assistant Co-ordinator for CP Teens.

Eve, who like Chloe is living with cerebral palsy, said: "I am honoured about becoming a CP Teens Ambassador.

"I am really looking forward to giving advice to others with the same or a similar disability.

"Having cerebral palsy can be hard at times, so the chance to help others is a great opportunity."

Chloe's work for CP Teens and to raise awareness of the condition - including through her Life as a Cerebral Palsy Student blog - has seen her nominated for several national awards.

She said: "I am so proud of Eve for becoming a CP Teens UK Ambassador.

"I've watched the charity grow over the last few years and it is a real privilege to now be their Assistant Co-Ordinator.

"Eve now has a profile on the website and will be inspiring other young people who have Cerebral Palsy.

"As an ambassador, she has written a blog post and will now act as a mentor in this new role.

"It is incredibly important for young people who have a disability to have a role model and I am proud to see Eve providing just that.

"She will be an amazing ambassador."

Assistant Headteacher and SENCO at Prince Henry's, Phil Temple, added: "Eve is a great student, with a positive and pro-active approach to life.

"I am sure she will take on this role with enthusiasm and be an inspiration to those who read her blog."

To read Eve’s Ambassador Diary visit cpteensuk.org/ambassador-diary, while Chloe’s blog can be founnd at cpstudentblog.blogspot.co.uk/ .