A raffle is being organised to help a charity which has provided support for a local family whose young boy became seriously ill.
In August, the family of Joseph Nicholson, from Catterick Village, were told the devastating news that the youngster had a form of pneumonia
While many children would receive treatment and recover, this was not the case for Joseph who due to a genetic anomaly suffered severe lung damage.
For several weeks he was placed in an induced coma while he awaited a lung transplant at the Freeman Hospital, in
Newcastle.
His parents Fiona and Gary did not leave his side in this time thanks to the support of the Sick Children’s Trust which runs two residential for facilities at the RVI and Freeman hospitals where Joseph spent time.
The five-year-old has now had a double lung transplant and is on the long road to recovery.
The accommodation meant that his parents could be close to Joseph throughout his treatment in a comfortable environment and were also then able to spend quality time with their other son Henry.
To help the charity provide support to more families, Inpipe Products, based at Brompton-on-Swale, where Joseph’s granddad, Mike Saunders, works is holding a raffle to raise money.
Emily Towers, Inpipe office manager said: “Joseph’s journey will be a long one and with your support we hope to raise additional funds to help this charity provide ongoing accommodation for both Fiona and Gary, and also for other families who find themselves in this sad position.
“If you would be so kind to donate a prize no matter how big or small it would be greatly appreciated we hope to do the final draw in December giving us time to gather donations and sell tickets.”
If you are able to donate you could email me on emily.towers@inpipeproducts.co.uk or call her on 07852 910684.
