Thousands raised for Skye – but time is running out

Family still needs 27,000 to fund life changing treatment for Skye Cowan

11:06am Wednesday 14th August 2013 in News By Alex Winter

THE dad of a youngster with cerebral palsy has vowed to stay positive as time runs out to get her life-changing surgery.

Parkstone six-year-old Skye Cowan has been given a date for a pioneering operation in America.

But her family must raise more than 20,000 by August 28 to ensure she is able to go.

In little over a week, generous Daily Echo readers have helped to raise thousands for the little girl, cutting the outstanding total from 31,000 to 27,000.

Skyes dad Steve said: Its very, very hard.

Were so grateful to everyone who has helped us get this far. People have been so kind. But its just tough.

Ive wracked my brains about what else I can do to get the money for Skye. We have such a short time left open to us and its a real worry.

QPR manager Harry Redknapp, who lives in Sandbanks, has lent his support to the cause, and footballer Joey Barton tweeted about Skye to his 2,269,306 followers.

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