A mum and her five-year-old son are trying to raise £100,000 for treatment for a crippling condition that has ruined their lives.
Emily and Oliver Gilmour suffer from Lyme disease, an infection caused by a bite from an infected tick. If caught quickly, the disease can be treated with antibiotics but left untreated it can lead to joint swelling, memory issues, heart and kidney problems.
Emily and Oliver, who live near Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, struggle with pain every day. The mum thinks she may have been bitten 23 years ago, recalling flu-like symptoms after going hillwalking.
