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A brave four-year-old boy whose cancer left him unable to walk six months ago looks set to get back on his feet.

Leo Minors was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaeumia in February.

The concentration of the disease in his legs meant he was unable to use his legs properly.

But six months on he is making a strong recovery and is set to be fitted with splints to help him get back on his feet.

His mum Lisa, from Cefn Mawr in Wrexham, said: "The prognosis is good for this type of leukaemia and Leo is in remission, but he will keep having to have treatment over the next three years, which will probably finish in April 2022.

"Leo has not walked since February - they said the leukaemia was bunching in his legs and he's been very sore. He's seeing a physiotherapist and he's going to be measured up for splints.

"He attended the Wrexham Early Years Centre because he had bad speech delays and didn't like people, but being at the early years centre has really helped."

Meanwhile his little school friends at the Wrexham Early Years Centre, where Leo attends, have held a sponsored dancethon and a "Solidarity Walk" at the Queensway Stadium to show support for Leo and raise money for Alder Hey.

Leo is currently at home and Mrs Minors, who is married to Dean, a HGV driver, added: "He is an absolute menace and very feisty. He held onto his hair for a long time, but it has fallen out due to the treatment. But we are hopeful he will make a good recovery.

"The whole community has been absolutely amazing with Leo."

Head teacher of the Wrexham Early Years Centre, Rhian Hughes, said: "Leo has been undergoing treatment in Ward 3B, Alder Hey since the beginning of the year.

"When we asked the family prior to the sponsored event if they needed anything for Leo, they asked instead if any donations could be given to Alder Hey.

"We’ve been thrilled at the response from our children, parents, family, friends, staff, taxi drivers and escorts who have raised to date over £1,770 for a very worthwhile cause. Thank you also to our amazing children who danced throughout the day.”

"The children also took part in a ‘Solidarity Walk’ at Queensway Stadium, to show their support for their friend Leo."