The Crofters in Leyland raises more than £1,000 to help boy with DMD get new wheelchair

A Leyland pub has said 'a big thank you' to everyone who helped a family reach half of its target for a special wheelchair.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Aug 2018, 16:13 BST
Updated 22nd Aug 2018, 17:20 BST
Fun day at The CroftersFun day at The Crofters
Fun day at The Crofters

Read related stories: /fun-day-at-the-crofters-in-leyland-to-help-boy-with-dmd-get-new-wheelchair-1-9299076 and /family-of-luke-mccaughery-team-up-with-campaign-for-cure-1-5690219The Crofters, Leyland Lane, held a family fun day for Luke McCaughery, nine, who suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The event raised £1,300 which will be used to purchase a special wheelchair for the youngster.

Luke was diagnosed with the muscle degeneration disease when he was three and over recent years his condition has deteriorated.

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His parents Lee McCaughery and Lauren Gibson, of Leyland, are looking to raise around £2,600 for a fold-up wheelchair to give Luke more independence.

Cheryle McDonald and Kaydan Jordan (6) having a go on the "Hook A Duck" stallCheryle McDonald and Kaydan Jordan (6) having a go on the "Hook A Duck" stall
Cheryle McDonald and Kaydan Jordan (6) having a go on the "Hook A Duck" stall

The Crofers said on its Facebook page: “A massive thank you to Liam McGarry and his co-workers for the fabulous day yesterday. Also a big thank you for everyone who came to Luke’s fund-raiser of which raised an impressive £1,300. Thank you everyone for your kindness and support.”

To support Luke visit http://www.gofundme.com/daydzj-fighting-for-luke

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