A BOY has launched an online appeal to achieve his one Christmas wish to be able to use both his hands.
Cameron Millar, 10, was born without a right hand.
But the schoolboy is determined to overcome the challenge by raising money for a hi-tech bionic limb.
The Star Wars fan hopes to raise £10,000 before Christmas to purchase the innovative hand featuring an illustration of his superhero role model Luke Skywalker.
He also has plans to learn a musical instrument once he receives the special hand.
Cameron’s mother, Margaret Millar, said: “The support we have received already is so overwhelming.
“This means the world to Cameron and not being able to provide your child with their biggest wish is really difficult. How can you say no when your child asks you for a hand?
“We really appreciate every single donation big or small.”
The family has launched an appeal with Radio Forth’s Cash for Kids in Edinburgh and donations are already approaching the £6,000 mark.
Emma Kemp, charity manager, said: “We were really touched by Cameron’s story.
Despite facing so many challenges, he is determined to reach his goal and always has a smile on his face when you meet him.”
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