An eight-year-old boy from Blackpool has raised over £10,000 to fund alternative holistic treatments for his father, Lee Howick, who has bowel cancer. James-Lee Howick set himself a lockdown challenge involving a series of quirky tasks, all centred around the number 33, which is his father's age.
His challenges included performing 33 kick-ups, eating 33 sweets, and blowing out 33 candles. Relatives said his efforts had 'raised the family's spirits' as they seek treatments not available on the NHS.
James-Lee described his father as his 'hero' and has already surpassed his fundraising target, with donations continuing to come in.
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