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VIP Day Out For Island Teenager

VIP Day Out For Island Teenager
By Chris Browning Thu, 28 June 2012 12:00PM

An Isle of Wight teenager is revving up for a special day out at the British Grand Prix.

14 year old Great Ormond Street Hospital patient Stephen Lee will be Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone's VIP guest at Silverstone next month.

Stephen, who was born with chronic rhenal failure and had a kidney transplant in March 2005, will join a small group of other Great Ormond Street patients fanatical about Formula 1, who are being treated to a once in a lifetime experience at one of the racing calendar’s most exciting events.

Stephen’s dad, Andrew Lee said: 'Stephen and I love watching F1 together. We are both massive fans of motor racing and very excited to be going to Silverstone, it’s going to be a real treat.'

The youngster will have a VIP ‘Access All Areas’ pass, witnessing the practice laps and seeing the inner workings of the British Grand Prix.  Further driving delights are in store with an exclusive visit to a team’s garage with the unique opportunity to meet drivers and technicians.

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