An inspirational 10-year-old from Chorley is one of three people to have been selected to receive a ‘mechanical hero’ arm.
Vinnie was born weighing only 880g and without a right hand.
His mum Nicola De-Haan said: "Despite a very rocky start, being the little warrior that he is, he never gave up.
"He is the most adventurous little boy, will try absolutely anything even though he might struggle with his hand, he still has a go.
"He loves football, jujitsu, wrestling, computer games and riding his bike. He’s so lucky to have this opportunity to be chosen for the Big Hero 3, it’s literally life changing.
"Since he was very small he’s always asked if his hand will grow, and it’s heartbreaking explaining to him that it won’t. This opportunity will allow him to get as close as he can to having two functional hands.
"It will give him more confidence and independence. We’re so amazed to be chosen."
She added: “We applied for the 'Hero 3' campaign to get him a mechanical arm, and he’s the youngest one of three boys to be chosen. Eighty per cent of the funding is there, and we are crowd funding for the last £20,000.
“He is such an inspiration, and so lucky for this opportunity. The hero 3 arm is going to make such a difference to Vin’s everyday life."
People can support the appeal by clicking here
The appeal reads: “The aim of this crowdfunding campaign is to raise £60,000 for three children to receive a hero arm each.
“With the support of The Open Bionics Foundation, Foresight Group and an anonymous donor we have already raised £40,000 towards their Hero Arms.
"The children now need to crowdfund together for the final £20,000.”
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