A couple who won 161 million pounds decided to pay for the spinal operation of a disabled girl, making it possible for her to walk again, the Daily Mail reports
Skye Swinton was initially refused spinal surgery treatment on the National Health Service. She was diagnosed with cerebral palsy which made it impossible for her to walk. However, thanks to the kindness of lotto winners, Chris and Colin Weir, she was finally operated on. The cost of the operation was estimated at 40,000 pounds and Skye's mother, Ruth, wrote a letter seeking help from anyone who may be kind enough to do so.
The girl underwent surgery in October after the lotto winners agreed to shoulder the expenses. Just in time for Christmas, Skye was able to finally walk without the use of sticks. Ruth said: "Seeing her walking with a smile on her face is the most amazing Christmas present. Her progress has been amazing. In the past she could not walk properly on her own because she could only walk on the tips of her toes. Now she can get her heels on the ground and there is no stopping her. She is absolutely loving it and she wants to show off how well she can walk"
Born 13 weeks early, Skye only weighed one pound and 15 ounces He operation, a selective dorsal rhizotomy took place at Bristol's Frenchay Hospital. The surgery involves partially cutting nerves where they join the spinal cord, in order to loosen the muscles. "This will make a huge difference to Skye's life. In time, she will be able to take part in all activities her peers are."
