THE plight of toddler Ryan Weatherall will touch the hearts of many.

All that the parents of the four-year-old want is for him to be able to run around and play like other boys his age.

The fact the surgery needed by Ryan to ease the effects of his condition is not available on the NHS raises issues that can be addressed another day.

For the moment, the family's focus is on raising the necessary funds.

Keighley people always come up trumps when their generosity is tested and there's no reason to doubt that won't be the case again.

What a wonderful seasonal gift and start to the New Year it would be if the appeal could get off to a flying start.