A FIVE-YEAR-OLD with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, will start treatment in America after more than £7,500 was raised for his parents to be by his side.
Stefan Edwards, of The Shires, was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour at the back of his throat called Paraphynaegal Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma, after complaining of toothache.
After worries over the lasting effects of chemotherapy, doctors want him to go to Jacksonville in Florida to have a special treatment called proton beam therapy, that will specifically target the tumour.
The NHS are funding the treatment, accommodation and the flights to get Stefan and his parents over there, but the family launched a Crowdfunding page to help to cover living costs for three months.
After hearing his story in the Star, many people have held events to help raise funds for Stefan, calling themselves #StefansArmy, raising more than £2,000 additional to the £5,500 raised online.
The donation will leave over enough money for a trip to Harry Potter World and Walt Disney World between treatments.
