A new gearbox is the goal of a family from Bordon who are trying to help a 12-year-old boy through cancer treatment.

The child, called Stanley, has the rare cancer lymphoma ALCL (ALK+) and often requires rapid emergency transport to hospital to receive antibiotics and blood transfusions between scheduled appointments.

But his father died four years ago and he lives with his disabled grandmother, so Stanley relies on his uncle Kevin Scott’s car, which is fitted with a wheelchair hoist as Stanley is using a wheelchair to get around during his tough and lengthy period of chemotherapy treatment.

The car’s gearbox needs replacing at a cost of £3,600 and the family has turned to the GoFundMe crowdfunding website for help. So far the appeal, at https://www.gofundme.com/f/can cer-diagnosis-urgent-car-repair-costs, has raised £775.

Mr Scott said: “The rising costs of living and the additional expenses since his diagnosis have been difficult to manage. This unforeseen repair cost of the car has really impacted an already very difficult situation.

“Stan has been generously gifted some amazing morale-boosting gifts from charities and businesses which include days out to help with his recovery. The side-effects of his treatment can make him feel very low. He cannot travel on public transport as he’s so immuno-suppressed, so the car is a vital tool in helping us manage both his treatment and recovery.”

A member of the social work team at the Young Lives vs Cancer charity said: “Stanley has a diagnosis of Stage 3 anaplastic large cell lymphoma. He has an approximately eight to 12 months treatment regime which will be extremely intensive, particularly in the early stages. Often treatment can be longer due to complications. During this time the family will provide extensive practical and emotional care to Stanley.

“Stanley is at risk of developing infections which are potentially life-threatening if he isn’t admitted to hospital urgently. Once treatment has ended, Stanley will remain immuno-suppressed for up to six months.

“This has been a very traumatic time for the whole family, dealing with the consequences of this illness in such a young child. Therefore the family welcome any support that can be given to reduce the impact on them and to cheer Stanley up at this time.”