FOUR-year-old Camren Haines needs to raise £65,000 for an operation that will enable him to walk.

The youngster from Kidlington has cerebral palsy and a life-changing operation in the US will allow him to stand unaided for the first time.

His mum Sophie, has been organising fundraising events over the past few months and has so far raised £14,000. She is now getting help from a Headington shop owner to get Camren closer to his target.

Elaine Bellinger, who lives in Witney, is putting on a charity clairvoyance evening at 7.30pm on Thursday at the Four Pillars Hotel in Witney.

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Mrs Haines said: “I met Elaine at her shop a few months ago and she mentioned she would try to do something to help Camren.

“It’s such a great help, any way we can spread the word about what we are doing and raise more money helps massively.

“The doctor in America has said Camren will be to walk with a frame.

“It would give him a whole new independence. He’ll be able to do things for himself. Even the smallest things like walking A to B to get a toy. Maybe one day he will be able to kick a ball in his walking frame.

“It’s all about giving him the best quality of life as possible.”

Mrs Bellinger, who runs a ladies clothes shop in Headington, said: “I’ve held events before and when Camren’s mum came into my shop and told me their story I just wanted to help.

“Miracles can happen and I would love as many people as possible to help me contribute towards this great cause by supporting this wonderful little boy and his family.”

International medium Oscar Villegas will be giving two demonstrations of clairvoyance with a break in between for refreshments.

Tickets cost £10 from Mrs Bellinger at her shop Monaco, in Old High Street, Headington, or by calling her on 07899 057409.

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