Severely epileptic Rodley boy praised after spending whole day making reindeer food for community

Patrick Preece - known by his friends as 'Patch' - carries rescue medicine wherever he goes due to his condition.

The kind-hearted year seven pupil a St Mary's Catholic Academy, Menston, is often seen helping homeless charity Helping Hands UK on the streets of Leeds.

Patrick decided to spend his Saturday creating 'reindeer food' for the community in Rodley.

His mum Jane then used social media to let people know they could come and collect a bag - from 60 that Patrick created.

The post went viral on social media, with many residents praising the youngster.

Patrick is the youngest of five children and is a huge Leeds Rhinos fans, his mum Jane told the Yorkshire Evening Post.

He is a former player at West Leeds Rugby League team but unfortunately had to retired from his "beloved sport" due to his illness.

Jane's post read: "My son Patrick (11) has had a very busy day making Reindeer food for anyone who needs some, there's approximately 60 bags - it's on a first come first served basis.

"It will be outside our gate from 20th December until it's gone.

"Merry Christmas everyone."

Comments flooded in on the post.

One woman said: "What an amazing and kind young man!"

Another said: "What a lovely thing to do."

One man said: "Well done young man and a Merry Christmas to you."

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