Peak fitness: Father recovers from Covid-19 to tackle mountain challenge for charity

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A father from Milton Keynes is urging people to take the threat of Covid-19 seriously.

Damion Brown was hospitalised at the beginning of the pandemic due to Coronavirus. And at one stage he admits crying to his family down the phone telling them he might not make it.

Just six months ago Damion could barely breathe, moments away from being ventilated at Milton Keynes hospital struck down with the virus.

At one point he didn't eat or drink for four days and doctors told him he'd have to go on a ventilator. His chances of survival were estimated at just 50/50.

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His wife also had it, although wasn't admitted to hospital. But both are now suffering from what's known as Long Haul Covid. A debilitating and long term recovery, even when the virus is no longer in the system.

Now Damion is helping to raise money for Milton Keynes Hospital - as a thank you for saving his life. Completing a charity walk up Mount Snowdown.

But as cases rise and lockdown restrictions tighten, both Damion and Cat fear some still aren't taking it seriously.

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