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70-Year-Old Roy Howard Sits 70 Benches, Funds Lily Foundation

4/25/2026

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Roy Howard, 70, sat on 70 benches at Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire to mark his birthday and raise funds for the Lily Foundation.
He was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease in 2024 and now suffers fatigue and long-term hearing difficulties.
He has undergone eye operations and now uses a walking stick.
He told BBC Wiltshire that the challenge aims to raise awareness of the Lily Foundation and secure financial support.

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Roy Howard, 70, sat on 70 benches at Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire to mark his birthday and raise funds for the Lily Foundation.
He was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease in 2024 and now suffers fatigue and long-term hearing difficulties.
He has undergone eye operations and now uses a walking stick.
He told BBC Wiltshire that the challenge aims to raise awareness of the Lily Foundation and secure financial support.