Bid to raise £50,000 so cerebral palsy sufferer Joshua can have U.S. op

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EXCLUSIVE By REBECCA GRAY

Ashley Granger, needs the cash to take nine-year-old Joshua, who has a rare form of cerebral palsy, to the US for treatment.

Joshua was diagnosed with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, and can't walk properly.

While temporary treatments help his walking skills, his family are pinning their hopes on a life-changing operation.

Today the 26-year-old mum-of-two launched a fundraising drive so Joshua can undergo selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) surgery. It is hoped the operation maybe even let him fulfil his dream of playing football.

Joshua is to have the op in February if the Pollok family can raise 50,000.

Pupil support assistant Ashley, said: "This type of cerebral palsy makes it very difficult and sore for Joshua to walk. He wears splints to support his ankles, which can be very uncomfortable.

"And every three months Joshua receives injections to his legs without anaesthetic. He is so brave."

Joshua, a pupil at St Marnock's Primary School, said: "All I really want to do is play football. I usually have to just watch from the sides, but I hope this operation means that I can play too."

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