Hundreds enjoy Formby Fundraiser

Hundreds attended last nights Formby fundraiser for Alder Hey Ronald McDonald House who helped schoolboy.

People enjoyed karaoke, performances from Starkidz and lots of other attractions.

Hundreds of people enjoyed a fundraiser in Formby last night for Alder Hey Ronald McDonald House. A Southport step mum planned the event for the charity after they were a "lifeline" when her step son underwent a kidney transplant.

Eight-year-old Zac had to stay in Alder Hey children’s hospital for five months as a toddler having dialysis for chronic kidney disease caused by E.coli bacteria.

Sadly Zac was told last year he would have to have a transplant and after spending five months on the waiting list, on October 16th, Zac's dad Dave Stanley successfully went under the knife and donated his kidney to his son.

Just 19 days later the Churchtown Primary School pupil was back at home to recover and full of energy.

As a thank you Erica Stanley decided to raise some cash for the charity that helped put the family up while Zac was undergoing treatment. Erica organised a karaoke fundraiser on Saturday July 25 at The British Legion on Whitehouse Lane in Formby.

The 25-year-old said: "Ronald McDonald were absolutely amazing when me and Dave were in and out of hospital with Zac.

"They don't get any external government funding and rely completely on donations and I just thought they deserved some recognition for the work they do. The staff are brilliant and always look out for you, offering you tea and kind words.

"Zac and Dave are doing brilliantly now and I just knew I had to organise a fundraiser."

The event will took place from 5pm to Midnight and Starkidz were there, including the frozen sisters and spiderman. There was face painting, karaoke, a raffle, lucky dips and name the teddy bears.

Erica said: "I just want to thank everyone for coming to the RMCH night. It was such a fantastic night I was so happy.

"We're not sure how much we have raised yet but anything is a bonus and I'm sure the charity will be grateful for any amount we've raised."

Story and Photos source: Southport Visiter