The death of a child often brings a halt to their parents’ lives too, like a full stop in the middle of a sentence. But for Penelope Worsley, the death of her much-loved son marked the start of a whole new chapter in her life.

It was not a path she would have chosen to tread, but she felt very strongly that she must try to live life more fully, with commitment and vibrancy, to somehow make up for the time snatched unexpectedly from Richard, who died in a road accident, aged just 24.

Read the full article on the Yorkshire Life magazine website.

Born in Cairo in 1942, Penelope married Oliver Worsley and went to live in Yorkshire, where they had four children.
‘Footsteps to the Jungle’ traces Penelope’s earlier life, the discovery of Huntington’s Disease, the death of her son Richard and what led her to set up an international charity in his memory.
The Karen Hilltribes Trust is focused on helping the Karen people in the mountainous area of northwest Thailand to help themselves to build a better future.
This illustrated book is a personal story that shares tragedy, illness and challenges, resulting in the huge rewards of working with others.

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