An Edinburgh boy’s Christmas wish for a bionic hand has come true, thanks to the kindness of strangers.
Cameron Millar was born without a right hand. But, the 10-year-old has always been determined to overcome his challenges. Last week, he and his mum Margaret (above) appealed to the public to help them raise £10,000 for an innovative new bionic hand – and within days family’s target had been reached, with donations received from across the UK.
Cameron’s Mum, Margaret, said: “We were overwhelmed with the support we received after our story hit the headlines last week. Donations just kept coming to us and we reached the target within a few days. This means the world to Cameron and he’s absolutely thrilled to know that he’ll achieve his dream of having a bionic hand, and he’s already making plans to learn to play the drums!”
Emma Kemp, Charity Manager at Radio Forth’s Cash for Kids, added: “As soon as we heard Cameron’s story, we had to do our bit to help. We quickly set up a fundraising page and this allowed the family to receive donations. Despite facing such a major challenge in his life, he never stops smiling and is incredibly positive and optimistic. Christmas is often a time of year when we focus on our own friends and family, but to witness the generosity Cameron received over the last week is amazing.”
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