£20k in 8 weeks to help Joshua walk

FUNDRAISING efforts to pay for a Glasgow boy's life-changing surgery has amassed 20,000 - just two months after a campaign was launched.

Joshua's fund-raising campaign has raised 20,000 in just two months

Joshua Granger's family are trying to raise 50,000 to send the youngster to America for cerebral palsy treatment.

Just weeks after the Evening Times revealed that a campaign had been launched, the nine- year-old's mum Ashley has been overwhelmed by the generosity of local people and businesses.

They are raising money to send the Pollok youngster to St Louis Children's Hospital in Missouri.

The St Marnock's Primary pupil's condition makes it very difficult and painful for him to walk.

He is to have the operation in February - if his family can raise a further 30,000.

Pupil support assistant Ashley, 26, said: "We are almost halfway there and we are still getting a lot of support from the community.

"We're working really hard to raise the money and hopefully people will continue to donate."

The fundraising drive has seen a host of events, including a 1K Rascal Run at Bellahouston Park.

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£20k in 8 weeks to help Joshua walk