Charlotte Batson

Doreen Lawrences road to success has been far from easy she's faced racism and discrimination in her early life, barriers and competition in the industry, suffered the unimaginable loss of a child, but somehow emerged with a smile on her face and a raging fire of passion driving her through the barriers she's faced. Charlotte Batson met her to find out her special story.

22-year-old Ruairi Overy-Hennesy, a self-proclaimed animal lover, has always known what he wanted to do with his life. From studying animal management in college to pursuing a degree in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation, Ruairi’s path has always led him back to the untamed beauty of thick jungles and flowing rivers. There has never been any doubt about his career choice and on the 18th of June 2023, he decided to follow this calling by embarking on the adventure of a lifetime.

A Bournemouth man has been battling a terminal disease after a sandfly bite during a trip to South America. Ruairi Overy-Hennesy, 22, began a five-week journey volunteering in Manu National Park in Peru in June 2023. In the weeks shortly after his return, he began to experience unusual symptoms, the most alarming was a small hole that opened at the top of his left hand. He sought medical attention in October 2023 and was quickly referred to Poole, Salisbury, and Southampton General Hospital.