A mum has issued an urgent plea as her young and “inspirational” son continues his cancer battle.

Charlie Stuchberry, five, was taken to St Helens walk-in on January 29 after coming out in a rash that “looked like sepsis”. But after being sent to Whiston Hospital, the family received the news “no parent ever wants to hear”. Blood tests showed the five-year-old had Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and he was transferred to Alder Hey for treatment.

Since January, Charlie has been in and out of hospital for chemotherapy treatment, but this causes his hemoglobin levels to drop meaning he often requires a blood transfusion. Mum Daniella said Charlie has had six transfusions in the past six months as he “wouldn’t be able to cope without”.

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