Fundraiser signs up for Great Manchester Run to help a toddler who has cerebral palsy

Apprentice pipe fitter Ryan Galbraith will complete the Bupa Great Manchester Run on Sunday, the 60 mile Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride in July, and the Salford Triathlon in August, to help pay for specialist treatment for 23-month-old James Simpson.

A sporty fundraiser from Salford will complete a hat-trick of challenges to raise funds for a toddler with cerebral palsy.

Apprentice pipe fitter Ryan Galbraith will complete the Bupa Great Manchester Run on Sunday, the 60 mile Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride in July, and the Salford Triathlon in August, to help pay for specialist treatment for 23-month-old James Simpson from Bury.

Ryan, 20, from Irlams o th Height, was so moved by James story he offered to help by raising money through sponsorship.

He said: The treatment is expensive so hopefully I can raise money for James from the 10k run.

Hes had a difficult start to his life and thanks to the therapy, he is much happier, but he still needs all the help he can get.

Last year Ryan raised 700 for James, from Bury, by completing the triathlon.

Since the toddler began a course of ABR Advanced Bio-Mechnical Rehabilitation in Glasgow, his condition has improved and he is now able to eat.

His parents Gill and Mark are hoping that through the treatment, which costs 6,000, he will be able to sit up on his own and eventually walk.

Gill, a teacher at Willow Tree Primary School, in Langworthy, said: Hes so kind and caring to dedicate so much of his time helping James reach his potential. His family and myself and Mark are very proud.

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Fundraiser signs up for Great Manchester Run to help a toddler who has cerebral palsy