Rugby supporters are raising money for a young Hull boy left housebound by the theft of his specialist pushchair.
Four-year-old Lewis Norman, who suffers with autism, had his pushchair, which was specially adapted for his needs, stolen while he was playing in Pearson Park earlier this month.
Following an appeal in the Mail by Lewis's mum, Nicola, rugby fans have got together to help replace vital items required for the pushchair and create a sensory room for Lewis.
Lee Middleton, who runs the Hull FC fans website, and supporter David Freer have set a target of raising £2,000 to help Lewis.
Lee said: "Along with the buggy, all of the accessories that Lewis relied on were stolen.
"Since the theft, Nicola has been in touch with the occupational therapy team at Victoria House, which offered a replacement pushchair for Lewis.
"Although this is greatly appreciated by the family, sadly, it does not suit Lewis's needs like his old one did, so now there is a campaign under way to raise £2,000 for Lewis and his family so they are able to replace the stolen items."
Mr Freer said: "I could not stand by and do nothing After a lengthy chat with Nicola, we were made aware of her struggle and we just wanted to help.
"We have contacted numerous businesses across the city and are just waiting for people to get back to us to help."
Hull FC player Iafeta Paleaaesina has donated a signed shirt to the campaign.
Lewis's mum Nicola said she had been overwhelmed by the support.
She said: "I'm shocked and overwhelmed how people we don't even know are helping.
"Occupational therapy has given Lewis a new buggy but with no accessories, so we are unable to take him out in the rain.
"We have been trying to make Lewis a sensory bedroom for when he is stressed, so the money would really help."
• To help, visit Lewis's page on the Go Fund Me site.
• Read the Hull FC Fans site appeal for Lewis here.![]()