Family has raised enough to fund operation

5 Aug 2013 07:00

Little Jack Ostler will travel to America this month to undergo an operation to help him walk

"I want to walk, mummy" are the words of a determined four-year-old Woking boy with cerebral palsy.

Jack Ostlers dream could become a reality because his family and friends have raised about 37,000 to fund an operation in America.

The youngster was born eight weeks early at St Peters Hospital in Chertsey, which caused him to suffer oxygen starvation and as a result he has cerebral palsy.

He has difficulty using his arms, hands and legs and his condition means he finds talking a challenge and he will not be able to walk, use his hands normally or sit up without help.

When the Woking Advertiser last spoke to his parents Sarah and Simon Ostler at the end of April, more than 10,000 had been raised but their target was 50,000.

This month the family will jet off to America after 37,000 was raised through donations and fundraising events.

Mrs Ostler said: Everyone has been amazing. I cant explain, its just been phenomenal.

We cant thank them enough, they are the reason we can actually get to America.

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