Family launches fight for West Kingsdown boy's vital operation

CHRISTIAN Wells is a "happy little boy", even though his cerebral palsy means he can only watch while his two sisters run and play together.

The West Kingsdown toddler, now almost two the oldest of three siblings delivered 12 weeks prematurely depends on a frame to walk.

Hope: Christian Wells with mum and dad Laura and Steve, and sisters Katie and Dani

Christian Wells who has cerebral palsy TWLD20120608H-002_C

Christian Wells who has cerebral palsy, with his mum and dad Laura and Steve and his sisters Katie and Dani TWLD20120608H-004_C

His mum had laser surgery inside the womb to save all three children and there was a 50 per cent chance of their surviving.

All were born safely and are now nearly two but Christian was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 13 months, after his parents Steve and Laura noticed he was not developing at the same rate as his siblings.

Doctors believe his condition is due to his premature birth, which broke some of the nerves that connect his legs to his brain.

Now Mr and Mrs Wells, of Fawkham Road, are hoping to fly Christian to America for an operation which would enable him to walk unaided and have set up a fundraising campaign.

So far they have raised 18,439, but they need to reach 60,000.

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Family launches fight for West Kingsdown boy's vital operation