Special home extension to support little boy
The extension was funded by BCT Aspire, a Community Interest Company which aims to support those in need in the area as well as improving the aspirations of youngsters in Teesside.
And a whole host of Teesside builders, plumbers and electricians have donated materials and given up their time to the project.
Andy said: “We’d just like to thank everyone who has been involved in helping us.
“It’s amazing how many people who are willing to help - there’s so many kindhearted people out there.”
The two-storey extension includes a downstairs bedroom and wetroom for Cole, who has just had botox in his legs to help reduce tightness in his muscles.
A kitchen along with a play room for Cole, sister Tegan, seven, and brother, Kaden, two, who suffers from Shwachman–Diamond Syndrome (SDS), a rare congenital condition, has also been added.
Paul Burgum, director of BCT, a former joiner who helped with the build, said: “Looking back now I don’t know how we’ve done it. At times I thought we had taken on too much.
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CEF Treasurer Tom Cox, a local home builder, explains that a majority of the funds are raised at the annual scholarship breakfasts, with other donations coming in throughout the year. “Donations apart from the breakfasts include honorariums,