A fundraising campaign has been launched to help a Starbeck boy access specialist physiotherapy and help him take his first steps.
1-year-old Kai Macgregor, from Starbeck, lives with a number of neurological and developmental conditions, including cerebellar hypoplasia, ataxia, profound hearing loss, vision challenges, hypermobility and low muscle tone.
His family say this affects his balance, coordination and communication, but despite this, he “never stops trying”.
The GoFundMe page was created by Kai’s mum, Angela Rodriguez, who said she and her partner, Jamie, are determined to give their son every opportunity to progress.
They’re hoping to raise £4,000 to fund several blocks of Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) therapy - a highly specialised physiotherapy approach designed for children with neurological conditions.
The therapy aims to help build new brain pathways to improve balance, strength and motor control.
DMI therapy is not available on the NHS, and each intensive block costs around £1,000.
Angela said:
“Kai has shown us time and time again that he has the determination. Now we want to give him the opportunity.
“Every single pound will go directly towards Kai’s therapy, helping him develop the strength, stability and confidence he needs to stand and eventually walk.”
She added that donations of any size would make a difference, and that sharing Kai’s story would also be a huge help.
The GoFundMe campaign has raised £2,851 towards its £4,000 goal at the time of publication.
Find the fundraising page and donate here.

Council set to spend up to £477,000 on vapes
Harrogate MP urges British nationals in Middle East to 'register their presence'
Police appeal after racist comments made in Ripon
Majority of families secure first choice for secondary school
Ripon pupils celebrate school's cultural diversity
Owners of former village pub win appeal over council enforcement action
Paralympic footballer visits Knaresborough primary school
Harrogate enters race to be UK Town of Culture
Ripon entrepreneur praises 'exposure and engagement' after Dragon's Den appearance
Ripon MP brands proposed visitor levy a "tax on family holidays"
Reliability Ride to bring over one hundred cyclists to Ripon
New fitness studio to open on Skipton Road after full renovation
Animal rescue operator jailed after 41 pets die - including Harrogate woman's dog
Boroughbridge pub to reopen under new management
Council planners reject call for key decisions on bottler water plant expansion to be made by committee
Fleur East and Mark Wright to perform at Ripon charity event
RHS Harlow Carr offers entry for just £1
Harrogate MP praises hospital's Active Against Cancer service
Man jailed for attacking wife with boot jack in Knaresborough
Knaresborough vet practice launches new 24/7 triage service


