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Fraser Clarke

Dumbarton kickboxer who defied medics to fight for world title belt has raised over £500

An inspiring Dumbarton kickboxer who has defied medics to fight for a world title belt has helped raise more than £500 for the club who have supported him - with a little help from his cousins and brother.

Seven-year-old John Sutherland was left visually impaired with paralysis of his right side, hearing problems and language delay disorder after falling critically ill before his first birthday.

John, who earned his red belt in kickboxing last November, spent six weeks in hospital after suffering Meningococcal Septicaemia which then caused a stroke.

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