Francis, who is suffering from the serious bone infection osteomeylitis, will need the specially made brace to support his leg and hip after he has a surgical biospy to determine the exact nature of the infection and to remove some dead bone.
This is likely to take place next week, once the brace has been completed.
The latest trip to hospital, with Mama Sue and Papa Dave, went smoothly and Papa played games with Francis on his tablet whilst they waited. Mama was stayed with him while he was being measured and as she says in her video update he was very relaxed.
She also took the chance to talk to the consultant.
Mama is still worried and upset about her boy, but thanks to you, our amazing friends, some of the financial worry has been lifted from her shoulders, because we now have £4,179 donated towards paying for his treatment.
Living in a country where there is no free healthcare, is a huge worry for our charity when a child develops a serious illness.
We know that Francis' treatment could escalate beyond the amount raised so far, but the way you are rallying to help us get our boy well also gives us reassurance that you will help us to raise all the money we need.
There are no words to express our gratitude to you. You are giving this youngster, a lively, vibrant, 13 year old, a real chance of making a full recovery.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
If you would like to help by making a donation please go to: https://www.justgiving.com/campaigns/charity/childrenofwatamu/get-francis-well
