A £5,000 fundraiser has been launched to help provide a disabled teenager with a garden he can use.

Harley Stockwell, 16, has life-limiting muscular dystrophy – a condition that gradually weakens and breaks down the muscles. 

Mum Leanne Windslow wants to make the most of the outdoor space at their bungalow in Toothill, which needs levelling for it to become wheelchair friendly.

Leanne said: “We’re restricted with what he can and can’t do.”

Harley was diagnosed when he was four. He has a mild form of autism which restricts his social skills but enjoys going to the cinema, playing video games and spending time with his family.

The family moved to a bungalow in Toothill just over a year ago to fit Harvey’s needs as he requires full-time care and can’t do much for himself.

Leanne added: “When he stopped walking he lost a lot of his freedom and access to the garden as it has a thin concrete path. I want him to have everything he needs as his life is not promised.

"He is 6ft so it’s difficult to lift him and he is trapped in his body so I want him to be as free as possible.”

Harley’s life expectancy is shortened as a result of the condition and Leanne is determined to enjoy each day.

Leanne added: “Time is not on our side and it’s hard to find a cure because it’s so rare.

It’s changed my mindset and we have to live life in the moment. I try to take each day as it comes as we can’t do anything to change it.”

Leanne hopes having a new garden will help dad Marlon Stockwell and sister Grace, 6, to spend some quality time together. 

If she raises enough money she hopes to also add a hot tub to help relax her son’s muscles as he currently only has access to a shower.

Leanne said: “Once he is in bed, we lose him to video games like a typical teen but the garden is convenient and it’s all in one spot so it’s a positive thing where we can have family members over.”

“The hot tub would be great for his muscles and good therapy, it would help him relax and sleep better as well. He can enjoy himself and it will help out his physical needs as well.”

To donate go to www.gofundme.com/f/a-garden-for-my-disabled-son