WATCH: Thurso boy takes first steps after life-changing operation
A Thurso boy’s taken his first steps after undergoing a life-changing operation.
A Thurso boy’s taken his first steps after undergoing a life-changing operation.
Kayden Gordon was born with a rare form of cerebral palsy, which meant he was unable to straighten his legs – but thanks to backing from the local community and MFR’s Cash for Kids he was able to raise the £80,000 required for surgery abroad.
Video: Kayden before his surgery:
Just a few months on Kayden has now taken his first steps and his mum, Sarah, couldn’t be happier:
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But the story doesn’t stop there, as Kayden and his family are now giving something back to Cash For Kids. During Saturday’s gathering they presented the team with a cheque for £2,500 from Kayden's ‘Wish to Walk’ fund to help benefit local children in the area.
A cheque for £2,500 was also presented to Riding for the Disabled.
Kayden’s grandad, Brian, says it was important to the family to give something back: