PETER Davey had just started his lower sixth studies when he suffered a stroke as a result of a rugby injury.
The dyslexic teenager, who lives in Skipton, was 16 at the time, spent ten days in Leeds General Infirmary, but returned to Fulneck School and his studies just two weeks following his injury. And nor did the stroke deter him from playing rugby, the sport he loves.
Today, Peter, who gained Distinction-Star-Distinction in BTEC Sport, and is going to read sport and exercise sciences at Leeds Trinity University, said: “I owe everything to Fulneck School, especially its Learning Support Unit, which has helped me through everything.
“I’m very much looking forward to going to Leeds Trinity University, and, naturally I will be continuing to play rugby, union and hopefully league.”
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