A campaign to fund medical cannabis for an East Kilbride boy with rare drug-resistant focal epilepsy has intensified after the return of his debilitating seizures.
Twelve-year-old Cole Thomson and his family have been fighting tirelessly for six years to have his ‘miracle’ cannabis oil medication prescribed on the NHS and have spent over £100,000. And now, this brave boy whose life ‘was saved’ by cannabis oil has inspired a charity Christmas single.
Little Seed by Harley Walsh, released through the group Music for Cole, is now available to stream with all proceeds being donated to Cole’s Campaign. Cole’s Campaign was set up to help fund Cole’s lifesaving medicine which has transformed the youngster’s life since taking the drug six years ago.
Drug laws are reserved to Westminster but Cole’s mother, Lisa argues that there is more the Scottish Government can do with the powers they do have.
Local singer and family friend Harley Walsh hopes her track, inspired by and written for the youngster, will raise enough cash to fund the care that Cole needs to keep him safe. She added, “Our track ‘Little Seed’ has just released on all streaming platforms
Go fund me page for Cole is here https://gofund.me/7cde2691
