An aspiring young footballer is back on the pitch after a diagnosis resulted in him having an amputation.After scans and a biopsy, he was faced with the reality that he would need his leg amputated to stop the cancer from spreading, which left him feeling uncertain about the prospect of playing forBut it was a crucial meeting with consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon Rod Duncan at the Glasgow Royal Hospital for Children that convinced Connor that it was the right decision.
"Four weeks after his operation he was back on the football pitch playing amputee football and he’s thriving, he absolutely loves it.”Connor’s talent has since earned him invites to training sessions with Premier League side Everton and a Scotland amputee football training camp session in Poland which is planned for the summer.
"His love for football is evident and it’s great that he’s able to continue playing at a high level with the amputee football team."He has dealt with a very challenging situation with maturity, positivity and brilliant energy and we’re proud to have him as part of our family at Ayr United!” "From the moment we walked in the door in Glasgow everyone was amazing, from the reception staff, the domestic staff, the porters to the doctors, Kay, Katrina and all the nurses in wards 1A and 3C and the team at WestMARC where he has his rehab, there are no words for how incredible they are.“Mr Duncan has a heart of gold, I cannot speak highly enough of him.
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