How a band of builders beat terminal cancer

In this episode of Humans of Chelmsford we are joined by builders Peter Cross and Chris Whittle, who have managed to pull off an incredible achievement.
In November 2016 Peter was met with unspeakable news as he was told his brain tumour was terminal, with a life expectancy of between 10-14 months.
The 51-year-old builder had one wish – to stay at his home for as long as possible with his wife Nicola and two children, Amie and James, in Great Totham.
As a result Peter needed a new downstairs living space so the family embarked upon building a much-needed extension.
However, before the project could be completed, funds ran out and they were left living on a building site.
In stepped fellow builder Chris Whittle, from Chelmsford and now living in Witham.
Chris saw the family’s appeal and helped to mastermind an incredible effort.
With the help of an army of tradesmen and builders, and an overwhelming amount of donations, the challenge was to get the extension finished by Christmas so that Peter could enjoy his last Christmas day at home with his family.
Despite plenty of tests along the way they have managed it and Peter can now look forward to sitting down for Christmas dinner with his loved ones.
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