THROUGHOUT his life world champion disabled athlete Mike Pyke fought against adversity.
Now his friends at Wigan and Leigh Scope have made sure the the memory of the 35-years-old Hindsford weightlifter, who died after a short battle against cancer in December, will live on by setting-up the Mike Pyke Against All Odds award.
And the trophy was presented for the first time to the family of three-years-old Shevington twin, Luke Grimshaw, who tragically died on the morning of the presentation last month.
His mum and dad, Suzanne and Stephen, and brother Marcus received the award at the charity's Super Sound Soul Night in honour of their dedication to Luke, who suffered a rare genetic condition, and survived from birth against all the chances.
Scope chairperson Debra Barlow said: "Mike was an outstanding individual who loved his sport and loved life to the full.
"He faced the challenges that life threw at him with a positive attitude and always worked hard to make the world a more positive place.
"Unfortunately Luke lost his courageous battle on the morning the family were to receive the award.
"Although he was so young was also a fighter. His legacy will leave a lasting reminder to all who knew him and professionals will hopefully learn from their experiences of Luke and changes will be forthcoming."
At the event, which raised £2,058.70, his family presented £590 they had raised and this will go directly to buy equipment to help disabled people.
Wigan and Leigh Scope have major plans for the future which include extending the advocacy service, providing more individual grants for disabled people to enhance their quality of life and offering more training opportunities.
Scope's second annual meeting in the atrium at Wigan Town Hall on Tuesday (March 12) at 7pm when the speaker is Glynn Vernon, a cerebral palsy sufferer and independent consultant on disability issues.
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