Winnington Park Recreation Club hosts comedy night for Freddie Turner

In his short life, Freddie Turner has undergone more than 30 operations, 60 blood transfusions, 20 platelet transfusions and many other procedures.

Come October he will undergo a double hip reconstruction and calf release in his left leg.

Ahead of this, a comedy night at Winnington Park Recreation Club has been organised to fund private physiotherapy to give Freddie the best support possible.

Mum Faye said: “As a parent watching Freddie go through all the operations and procedures he has and fighting for his life has been heartbreaking and soul-destroying.

“It has changed me as a person but Freddie and his cheeky sense of humour definitely get me through it.

“Freddie is my only child. After years of infertility, I finally got my miracle. I didn't expect life to turn out as it has but I wouldn't change Freddie for the world.”

She added: “We're hoping to raise £1,000 from the comedy night, this will then give him around 10 private physio sessions. The more we raise, the more private physio Freddie can have.

“The private physio will help significantly with his recovery, he will receive a week of intense physio as an inpatient at Alder Hey so to carry this on will give him the best chance after surgery.”

10-year-old Freddie has already undergone more than 30 operations (Image: Supplied)

Freddie was born in February 2014, 23 weeks premature and weighing just 1lb 8ozs.

He had grade three and four intraventricular haemorrhages - bleeds inside the ventricles of the brain

Freddie spent the first five a half months of his life across four different hospitals before finally coming home in July.

Not long after his second birthday, Freddie was diagnosed with cerebral palsy affecting all four of his limbs.

He also has epilepsy, global developmental delay, and hydrocephalus - a build-up of fluid on the brain.

For the latter of these conditions, he has a shunt, which drains the fluid from his brain and redirects it to his abdominal cavity where it is reabsorbed into the bloodstream.

In 2022 Freddie had an operation on his shunt which resulted in his retina detaching in the one eye he had sight in, leaving him completely blind.

Faye added: “Freddie always bounces back from his operations and takes everything in his stride but losing his sight knocked him significantly.

“He now has a buddy dog, Mills, from the guide dogs who has given him his confidence back.”

Freddie spent the first five and a half months of his life in hospital (Image: Supplied)

A comedy night has been organised ahead of his next operation to help pay for private physiotherapy.

It starts at 7.30pm on Friday (September 20) and will feature six comics.

Host, Jacqueline Fontaine, said: “I'm thrilled to have been asked to host this event for the family. It's not just a night of laughter, it's a powerful testament to community spirit and solidarity.

“Fundraising nights like this serve as a reminder that we all have the power to make a small difference.

“Each ticket sold and every laugh shared contributes to a greater cause, showing that while we may be separated by distance or circumstance, we can unite in compassion and care for one another.

“It’s an opportunity for joy and connection, where humour becomes a bridge that brings us closer together as we rally around Freddie and his loved ones.

“Together, we can create a night full of memories and support, proving that even in adversity, laughter and love can thrive.”

The comedy night will be hosted by Jacqueline Fontaine (Image: Supplied)

Tickets are available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/jacqueline-fontaine/freddies-fun-night/e-qlgmva.