Final push to raise op cash and change Joshua's life

THE final push to raise 50,000 to send a Glasgow schoolboy to America for life-changing surgery is under way.

More than 28,000 has already been raised for Joshua Granger's treatment, but now that surgery has been set for November the big push is on.

The nine-year-old has cerebral palsy and has to wear splints to help him walk. He also gets painful injections in his legs every three months.

But he could be given a new lease of life through a surgical procedure carried out at a hospital in Missouri.

As previously reported in the Evening Times, the Pollok youngster's family has embarked on a campaign to raise 50,000.

Since we highlighted his plight Joshua's mum, Ashley, has been overwhelmed by offers from people asking what they can do to help the St Marnock's Primary pupil.

The date of the operation has been forward by four months - but it will only go ahead if Joshua's family can raise a further 22,000.

Ashley, 26, a pupil support assistant, said: "It is nerve -wracking now that we are awaiting our appointment date.

"Joshua is excited he will have a new start for Christmas, and he is looking forward to visiting America.

"We are aiming to raise another 10,000 in the next couple of weeks.

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Final push to raise op cash and change Joshua's life