Scots family in desperate bid for medics to help tot fight against terminal illness
dailyrecord.co.ukThe family of a toddler bravely battling a terminal illness have made a desperate plea for medics to help them treat the youngster in Scotland.Jamie Tierney, three, was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a muscle-wasting disease which also affects the lungs, heart and brain and is mainly found in boys.His parents, Bobbie and Jamie senior, have taken him abroad for three treatments and are due to have a fourth next month.
But the treatment, which is available in South America, costs £60,000 per year. A Go Fund Me page set up to raise money has seen generous souls donate more than £40,000 to help the youngster.
And the family and other loved ones have done Kilt Walks and other fundraising to help pay for Jamie's care.His dad said the family is now hoping to get in touch with someone who can provide treatment in Scotland.
He said: "We're currently on the hunt for any specialists in Scotland or the UK that can help us with things such as muscle preservation and ultrasound."This would benefit his muscle tissue.
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