Loving grandad sings on video for autistic grandson 350 miles away and melts hearts of care home staff

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A Renfrewshire grandad and his grandson have been melting hearts at a care home as staff discover their special bond.George Kerr and Kieran have a fantasic realtionship that cannot be broken – with the pair enjoying long chats and the youngster listening to the pensioner sing.Kieran, 13, has autism, severe learning difficulties and has not been able to see his grandad for three years due to the Covid pandemic, his special needs and the fact he lives in Banbury, Oxfordshire.However, staff at Elderslie Care Home have captured a wholesome video of George, 87, singing a song for Kieran to send to him.In the video, the grandad sings ‘White Christmas’ by Michael Buble and it is said to be one of Kieran’s favourite videos.Kieran’s mum, Andrea Kerr, got in touch with the care home to let them know just what it meant to the teenager and their family.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies.Available on both Android and Apple.

Download here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocialShe says Kieran watches the video before bed and always says goodnight to his grandad before going to sleep.Speaking about the video George recorded for his grandson, she said: “We all love George so much and he is Kieran’s