A carer from a village near Alton is ready to push through the pain barrier in a sporting challenge to give independence to the disabled Hampshire teenager she supports.

Sydney Hanson is taking part in the Hybrid Games in Farnborough this weekend in a bid to raise £10,770 for a powerchair that will change a teenager’s life.

The 25-year-old from Medstead is attempting the challenge in support of Asher Jones despite having Fibromyalgia and ADHD.

But she’s got her eye on a bigger goal – as she knows the electric wheelchair will make a huge difference to 13-year-old Asher and his family in Farnborough.

Asher – a full-time wheelchair user who communicates with eye-pointing and a head switch device – was born ten weeks early with three holes in his heart and was diagnosed with quadriplegic cerebral palsy at eight months.

But the music-loving Fulham FC fan, bookworm and gamer is also a “cool guy” according to Sydney, who worked with Asher at school before becoming his part-time carer two years ago.

“Despite having fibromyalgia and ADHD, I just want to complete the course and help raise funds for him – I love working with Asher,” said Sydney.

“Looking after Asher is full of laughter and fun, and I would love to see him have the wheelchair he needs.”

Asher’s mum, Sarah Inman-Jones, said the family is so grateful to Sydney for competing in the Hybrid Games, which comprises of ten fitness stations linked by 600-metre runs.

She added: “This chair will make such a difference to him.”

The family is supported by the children’s charity Tree of Hope, which assists families in raising funds for medical treatments and equipment not covered by the NHS.

To support Sydney or donate to Asher’s fund, visit https://www.justgiving.com/page/enablingasher