A family have been left devastated after their son was found to be suffering from a rare form of childhood cancer.
Jake Knowles, from Neenton, celebrated his sixth birthday last Friday but was taken ill on November 5 while at his home with what was thought to be appendicitis.
Jakes' grandfather John Bishop, aged 57, from Bridgnorth, went to the hospital and he said that after a visit to A&E an X-ray was taken and then an ultra-sound scan.His grandmother Amanda Bishop, aged 49, said:"He had a CT scan and loads of tests and when doctors came round we found he was to be transferred to Birmingham Children's Hospital.
"His mother has not come home and will stay with him but Jake might face as much as a year in hospital.She added:"Well-wishers are now trying to raise funds to help the family financially through a JustGiving page. The Bridgnorth community has rallied round to support Jake and his family with the Just Giving Page set up by 'Jake's Army' sailing past its £500 target – and currently standing at £2,843.
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