Kilmarnock family want to change perception of disabled kids
A Kilmarnock family say they want to change the perception of families with a disabled child.
10 year old son Rhys McNiven has cerebral palsy and his family has been fundraising for a new wheelchair that can lift the youngster up higher - helping him to become more independent.
At just 10 months old Rhys was diagnosed with CP and at the time his family were told he would not be able to achieve anything, he would only be able to blink and breathe.
At the age of three Rhys started talking and since then Rhys has went on to achieve milestones that medics told the McNiven family he would never be able to achieve.
A Killie season ticket holder, Rhys needs to sit on someone’s knee to see the pitch as his wheelchair currently doesn’t allow him to rise up and see over the wall.
It also prevents him from doing other simple things like reaching the kitchen counters and sitting at a table.
His parents both work full time and mum Leanne says the government don't pay for the specialist wheelchairs he needs.
The family have vowed to continued to fundraise - as they say he will soon grow out of things like his £2,000 bike which helps strengthen his legs.
Leanne McNiven speaks to West FM about fundraising for her son's new wheelchair...