Stalybridge family to hold fundraiser for brave Harry

The parents of a little boy with cerebral palsy have organised a fun day to help pay for the physiotherapy he will need after a life-changing operation.

The event, in aid of three-year-old Harry McMylor from Stalybridge, will be held at Oxford Park Sports Hall, Pottinger Street in Ashton on Sunday, November 30, between 1.30pm and 5pm.

Attractions at the free fun day include craft stalls, face painting, a bouncy castle and an appearance from Frozens Elsa.

Harrys sister, Amy, four, and around 20 other children will also take part in a sponsored bounce on the inflatable castle on the day.

The bounce-athon has gained 500 in sponsorship already, while Harrys nursery, Little Angels in Stalybridge, has also held a pyjama day to raise funds.

Harry is one of just 120 children a year to be offered the operation called a selective dorsal rhizotomy on the NHS.

But although the operation is being funded, the family need to raise 20k to pay for physiotherapy and specialist equipment needed to aid his recovery.

The life-changing procedure should allow him to walk unaided, but his mum, Charlene and dad, David must raise 20,000 to fund two years of intensive physiotherapy after his surgery.

An internet fundraising page has been launched by the couple, and the amount raised currently stands at more than 2,000.

Mum Charlene, 26, said: Its really overwhelming, you cant believe the generosity of people really.

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Stalybridge family to hold fundraiser for brave Harry