Cerebral Palsy sufferer Lola Stockdale needs Sittingbourne residents’ help to raise funds

The clock is ticking to raise 50,000 so a disabled girl can undergo pioneering surgery in the US.

Six-year-old Lola Stockdale has four limb cerebral palsy, global development delay and cerebral vision problems caused by birth trauma.

Her condition means she is unable to walk, talk or feed herself. She relies on a wheelchair to get around and wears glasses.

Bungee jumper Anthony Lewis raised money for Lola Stockdale.

In a bid to improve her quality of life, parents Kellie Humphrey, 34, and Noel Stockdale, 36, started a campaign called Lolas Journey in August 2012 to raise the necessary funds so their daughter can undergo stem cell treatment in America.

It is hoped the operation, which involves taking cells and implanting them into the brain to act as a repair system, will improve her quality of life. The couple will cover the flight and accommodation costs themselves.

So far they have raised 30,700 thanks to various fundraisers, donations and sponsored events, but the final target needs to be raised before July so the youngster can be treated the following month.

Mum-of-three Kellie, a former Westlands School student whose parents live in Harold Road, Sittingbourne, said: What weve raised so far is absolutely fantastic.

"Its a high amount of money and were well on our way but we need to reach our target by the summer because Lola turns seven in December and its best to do the treatment before that age."

Kellie, who lives in King Street, Gillingham, added:I think we will reach it in time. Ive got faith and Im keeping positive. I just hope this years events can help us achieve our goal.

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Cerebral Palsy sufferer Lola Stockdale needs Sittingbourne residents' help to raise funds