Brave young transplant patient Freddie inspires honour

the parents of a young transplant patient have been nominated for a regional award after raising almost £100,000 for charity.

Emma and Phil McDonald, from Ossett, have collected a total of £90,000 for the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation, Leeds Children’s Transplant Team and the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund.

SHORTLISTED: Emma McDonald with her son Freddie, now four.placeholder image
SHORTLISTED: Emma McDonald with her son Freddie, now four.

Their son Freddie was diagnosed with the rare Alagille Syndrome at four months old and in the last 14 months has undergone a liver transplant and open heart surgery.

Now four, he is due to undergo another heart operation soon.

Now the family has been nominated for a Yorkshire Choice award in the Local Fundraiser of the Year category.

To vote for the couple, visit www.yorkshirechoiceawards.co.uk/votehere

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