The little boy suffering from cerebral palsy who hopes to walk in time for Christmas – thanks to Botox jabs in his legs

Botox relaxes the contraction of muscles in some people with cerebral palsy by blocking nerve impulses Aiden will have the treatment in December followed by a course of intensive physiotherapy

By Anna Hodgekiss

PUBLISHED: 11:32 EST, 19 November 2012 | UPDATED: 11:32 EST, 19 November 2012

The parents of a three-year-old boy with cerebral palsy hope he will be walking by Christmas, after doctors said Botox could help relax the muscles in his legs.

Aiden Farrell was diagnosed with the condition after he was born prematurely at 29 weeks. Over the years his leg muscles have tightened to the extent that he can no longer walk.

Doctors told Aiden's parents Sara and Gevun Farrell, that the wrinkle-buster could help but there was a 12-month waiting list on the NHS.

Aiden Farrell will have the life-changing treatment to relax the over-active muscles in his legs

The couple from Gosport, Hampshire, began fundraising to help pay for private Botox treatment.

Local residents helped raise 7,000 to pay for the treatment. But after the three-year-olds condition worsened last month, the NHS will now carry out the treatment on December 14.

The money raised will now be spent on intensive physiotherapy for Aiden at the Bobath Centre in London.

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The little boy suffering from cerebral palsy who hopes to walk in time for Christmas - thanks to Botox jabs in his legs