Born and raised in Newbury, Des Kelly has deep roots in the local community. He is married to Alison and is a proud father to two sons, Declan and Fergus. Since 2001, Des has run a local dental laboratory, building a reputation for quality and reliability.
Des has been close friends with Trevor for over 40 years, a friendship that began when they worked together as apprentices. In 2005, he became a trustee of NewLife, and since then, he has played a key role in organizing and participating in numerous NewLife challenges and fundraising events.
This spring, Des took on the New Life Kilimanjaro hike for his love of adventure—continuing his long-standing commitment to the cause and love for a good challenge.