Chris Willis

Yorkshire and the Humber

Chris Willis is the Regional Ambassador for Yorkshire and the Humber.

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What is your name?
Chris Willis.

How old are you?
23.

Where do you live?
Leeds, West Yorkshire.

How did you first hear about Trailblazers?
I first heard about Trailblazers on the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign website.

What made you want to get involved with Trailblazers?
I had always wanted to do ambassadorial work for disabled peoples' rights after graduating from University, as it is as cause I am very passionate about.

If you could spend a day with any historical figure, who would it be and why?
Christopher Reeve, because his lobbying for Stem Cell Research in 2000, has led to significant breakthroughs in Muscle diseases.

If there was one thing I could change it would be......?
To make it easier for disabled students to access mainstream education, mainly access to University provisions i.e. Care, accommodation, etc.

Favorite food
A good old roast chicken, with Yorkshire puds, stuffing and all the trimmings. Mmmmmm!

Favorite drink
Coca-Cola, (NOT PEPSI) & Vodka.

Favorite sport to watch
Rugby Union, Ice Hockey, Tennis & all Motorsports.

Favorite TV show
Star Trek - Yes I'm a Trekkie, sad I know

Favorite ice cream
Not an Ice Cream fan to be honest.

Rock or Rap?
Rock all the way. I can't stand Rap.

Cheese or Chocolate?
CHOCOLATE! I have a MEGA sweet tooth.

Rom-com or Thriller?
Thriller of course. No chick flicks for me.