A charity ball inspired by an 11-year-old-boy battling a rare condition, dubbed ‘suicide disease’, is being staged.

Dillon Wilford, from Sharples, was diagnosed with CRPS (Complex regional pain syndrome), in February 2022, three months after he woke up with a limp, and with agonising pain in his leg in November 2021.

Thanks to family and friends’ amazing fundraising efforts, Dillon was flown to Texas for specialist treatment and where a doctor showed them how to use VECTTOR machine for two weeks.

And the sister of the young boy – Maddison Cresswell - and the family have organised a charity ball, so that they can raise money for the CRPS charity Burning Nights. 

The Bolton News:

The black-tie ball will take place on September 23 at the Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa in the Holcombe Suite from 6.30pm until 12:30 am.

Drinks will be served on arrival, as well as a three-course meal and a range of entertainment.

The fire and ice theme is also in line with the CRPS condition with the type of pain experienced.

Some special guest speakers are also expected to make an appearance, as well as an auction and a raffle being held.

Tickets cost £60 each, with all proceeds going towards their chosen charity.

For those interested in the event email maddiecresswell@live.co.uk.