When Mark and Gail Liley's son Oliver died of the rare terminal brain disease known as Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) in 2006,
it inspired Gail to set up a charity in his name.
Oliver was only 14 years old when he died of Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD).
He was a bright young boy who loved horse riding.
"He was a very special, talented little boy. He did show jumping and rode for England but it wasn't just about the horses. He was a bright button."
When Gail lost Oliver she decided to raise money for medical research into ALD.
To do this Gail and her family took an unorthodox fundraising route - they decided to lease their local pub - the Durham Ox in Orston.
All the profits go to Oliver's Army, the charitable organisation the family set up in his name.
So far the charity has raised over £270,000 and the money is currently being used to fund projects in France and Germany.
You can read Oliver's story here.
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