The family of a infant diagnosed with a terminal illness collected a strip signed byCeltic legend Henrik Larsson. I am raising money for my son's treatment. 3-year-old Jamie Tierneywas diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a muscle-wasting disease that affects the lungs, heart, and brain, and is seen primarily in boys.
With 1 in 5,000 of his males affected by the disease, Jamie has probably been wheelchair-bound since he was about 8 years old and has a life expectancy of 20-30 years. will be However, his parents, Jamie and Bobby, learned that specialized treatment was available in South America to help slow the progression of the disease.
The Dunfermline couple launched a Go Fund Me page to help Jamie his Jr. raise £60,000 a year for treatment, which he receives every four months. supported. And as part of the fundraiser, we will raffle a framed strip signed by 50-year-old Celtic legend Larson.
This striker has many Considered the best striker in hoops history by fans of the hoops, the top of the issue is the same one worn in 2003 at Seville. "Larsson 7" printed on the back. The same print worn when Martin O'Neill's side lost in extra time to Jose Mourinho's Porto in the UEFA Cup final, with the Swedish player scoring his two goals.
300 numbers available, 1 or his 2 at his £20 and his at £30 can be purchased via Jamie snr's twitter account. Same goes forGo Fund Me and raffles. has raised over £22,000 of his so far and Jamie snr and his mates Liam Devaney, Stewart Mitchell and Christos Indopoulos have climbed the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales in just two days, cash procured.
The youngsters took on Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon over the weekend, taking a total of 31 hours. Jamie SNR told the record: Raffle 300 numbers. Two numbers, £20 and £30. His goal is to hopefully get closer to £60,000.
He added: Even explaining, we are positively thinking that we can beat this. The treatment gives Jamie a chance to keep him strong enough until a cure is established, but at £60,000 a year it's a big undertaking. A big thank you to the boys who came with me and showed their support for my little boy. ''
When founding Go Fund Me, Bobby said: His son Jamie was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
“After researching the disease, it was a moment of heartbreak for us. and affects approximately 1 in 5000 males alive.Information we have received indicates that our son was confined to a wheelchair between the ages of 8 and 10 and The average life expectancy is in the mid-twenties and it will get worse before our very eyes. We will not give up or stop fighting.I am very grateful to announce that Jamie has recently received confirmation that he will be able to receive professional treatment in South America every four months. 82}
``This treatment will cost around £60,000 a year but will help slow the progression of the disease.Hopefully it will give Jamie better opportunities and a better quality of life.'' We will always fight and pray that a cure will come.The funds will help save the lives of Wee Jamie's Journey and boys and will continue to support all other boys fighting DMD.
And the family says that if a cure is found, they will pass the money on to other families and children in need of financial assistance.
Bobby explains: “Jamie is still our little best friend. He always makes us laugh and smile. or just cuddling up on the couch and watching movies. He loves playing outdoors in puddles and sandpits.
"In the future, if we are lucky enough to secure a cure for Jamie, all remaining funds will be donated to help other boys in my son's position." To everyone diagnosed with this devastating disease.” You can donate to the
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