MUM-OF-FOUR Gayle Moss knows her son Sean may one day need dialysis treatment after being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.

But she is determined to help the seven-year-old lead as normal a life as possible.

Miss Moss, 26, of Hamble Road, on the Ladygrove estate in Didcot, said it was a shock when her son was diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome at the age of two.

Ever since, staff at Oxford Children’s Hospital have been monitoring his condition and providing treatment.

Miss Moss, who also has a daughter Sophie, five, and twins Adam and Amelia, three, said: “Sean might have to start dialysis in the near future.

“At the moment, he goes to Ladygrove Park Primary School and has swimming lessons and I want that part of his life to carry on as much as possible.

“Sean knows there is a problem – he can’t eat crisps like other kids – but he manages to stay brave and cheerful.

“He has been coping with this for as long as he can remember and doesn’t cry if he needs an injection.

“Staff at the children’s hospital are always so friendly and cheerful and that definitely helps.

“Sean actually enjoys going up to the hospital for an appointment because the staff make such a fuss of him.”

Miss Moss is now training for this year’s OX5 Run around the grounds of Blenheim Palace in Woodstock on Sunday, April 18.

She added: “I have never done anything like this before but I want to raise as much as possible to say thanks to the nursing staff for their help over the years.

“I do a bit of training when I get the chance and I have already roped in my brother-in-law Richard Hone, who is in the RAF.”

Organisers are hoping 1,000 runners take part in this year’s race to raise an estimated £65,000.

Singer Jason Donovan has agreed to start the race.

Graham Brogden, the hospital’s head of community fundraising, said: “We understand people have busy lives and it can seem difficult to find time to enter charity events.

“But we hope Gayle and so many of the other parents, relatives and carers of poorly children, local businesses and even celebrities like Jason Donovan that find the time to enter, will inspire many more people to do the same.

“Fundraising makes such a huge difference to the lives of our young patients like Sean and the OX5 Run is a very important event for us.

“We are very grateful to everyone who spares some time for the hospital whether it be taking part in the run or organising their own fundraising.”

To sign up for the Oxford Mail-backed run, which is sponsored by Allen Associates, call 01865 743444 or email campaign@orh.nhs.uk. You can also to charitablefunds.nhs.uk