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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Orlaith Clinton & Ellen Kirwin

LFC's gesture for boy hit by car 'brought tears' to family's eyes

A family said they "can't thank" Liverpool FC enough for helping their son's "dreams" come true.

Liam McCallum will be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life after being hit by a car while out playing football in 2017. Now 'Make-A-Wish' and LFC are helping make the young mega-fan's dreams come true of meeting his favourite players. Liam's mum 'Natasha' said seeing how happy the news made him "brought tears" to her eyes.

Next week, Liam, from Liscolman, will travel to Anfield, along with his mum Natasha and dad Alistair, to watch the team train, and to have breakfast with some of the players. Speaking to Belfast Live, Natasha said: "Liam will be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.

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