Funds raised for boy with cerebral palsy
FAMILY and friends braved the cold to raise vital funds for a Drumchapel boy.
Guy Pentland, 8, has cerebral palsy, a condition which affects all four of his limbs.
He lives with dystonic spasms and underwent full reconstruction of his right hip in 2014, before taking on the same procedure for his left hip in December of 2016.
As reported by our sister paper the Clydebank Post, more than 40 of the youngster’s loved ones got together at Kelvindale Station to complete Walk4Guy at New Year – a 5k trek to his house and then back again.
Karen Elliott, a lifelong friend of Guy’s parents Scott and Denise, said: “I’ve been Denise’s friend since I was three and we’re now 45 so a good few years.
“His parents will do anything for him. I’ve never seen a set of parents like it. It’s 24/7 care.
“We continue raising money for him every year, so the family know that he will always have money there for his therapy. It’s just a community event and it’s mainly family and friends.”
Scott Pentland, Guy’s dad, said: “Denise and I have been completely overwhelmed at the response to the second Walk4Guy. What makes this extra special is that the people who took part last year actually asked to make this an annual event and sure enough they came out to show their love and support again for our boy Guy.”
The fundraisers aim to raise £2000 this year, which would bring their total to more than £10,000.