A dad in Peterborough is walking 88-miles to raise money for a prosthetic leg for his 11-year-old daughter
Gordon Blair's daughter was diagnosed with a form of bone cancer last year and had to have her left leg amputated
Today, a dad in Peterborough starts an 88-mile walk to raise money for a specialist prosthetic leg and future treatment for his 11-year-old daughter.
Gordon Blair's daughter Millie was diagnosed with a form of bone cancer last year and had her left leg amputated as part of treatment.
Millie's dream is to be part of Chelsea Women's team, so in hopes of raising enough for the prosthetic, Gordon is walking from Peterborough United's ground to Stamford Bridge.
I think I've lost my independence
Millie told us what having this new leg would mean:
"Because I'm going up to big school this year, I can be walking off that bus, doing PE confidently and doing sports and what I love best."
"I think I've lost my independence a lot but it gives me more determination to get it back."
This will make sure she's in the best position she can be in
To get the specialist leg, Gordon says it costs around £130,000. This is just for the leg, but Millie would need extra physical therapy and other help as well, and that all costs.
Gordon said:
"Throughout Millie's life she's been so sporty and active."
"I don't think this is going to change the way her mind works; she will still be the most competitive and still be running, and when that happens, I know I'll be emotional."
"This will make sure she's in the best position she can be in so she can get the same opportunities as everybody else."