An eleven-year-old from Harpenden with an inoperable brain tumour said a charity activity camp has "transformed" his life.

Adam Sharp was diagnosed with the tumour when he was four and has since had brain surgery four times - twice for biopsies, one failed resection and one to fit a shunt.

He also had almost two years of chemotherapy and now has a left sided hemiplegia and visual impairment, both of which affect his mobility and independence.

For the past four years, Adam has attended OverTheWall - a camp for children with serious illnesses funded by SeriousFun Children’s Network.

Adam’s mum Jos Sharp said: "Adam is a cheerful, outgoing boy whose illness and disabilities have not affected his self esteem or confidence. 

"The experience at the camp has completely transformed him, restoring a sense of possibility in himself and his family, something Adam now enjoys in his everyday life. 

"Because of camp, Adam is better able to cope with challenges, and has a renewed sense of confidence and independence." 

Adam, who lives in Wood End, is a pupil at Roundwood Park School.  His tumour is benign, and he is scanned regularly to monitor any re-growth. He is under the care of ten different specialists and has to have regular injections. 

Jo, who is also a trustee of the camp, added: "Adam has been to camp twice now and he loves being with children like him - where all the kids are ‘different’ and everyone is accepted. 

"He tries every activity and is encouraged to do as much as he can in a safe and supportive way. He adores the singing and chatting and mucking about - it gives him a chance to just be a kid - without me or his helper at school hovering over him.

"Adam starts looking forward to camp from the day he returns from the last one - I really hope he can attend for many years to come."

Last month the charity held their annual SeriousFun Gala in London, which raised much needed funds for the charity.