The parents of a little boy who suffers from a life-threatening disease are preparing to take part in a 10k run to raise money to help find a cure.

Stacey Armitage, 23, and Wayne Wright, 26, of Tyersal, will raise vital funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust when they take part in the Yorkshire 10k at Newby Hall on Sunday, May 15.

Their son Lleyton Armitage Wright, who turns three in May, has Cystic Fibrosis, the UK’s most common, life-threatening inherited disease.

The condition is caused by a defective gene that results in the internal organs, especially the lungs and digestive system, becoming clogged with mucus, resulting in chronic infections and inflammation in the lungs and difficulty absorbing food.

Lleyton has to undergo a tough daily treatment regime including taking more than 20 tablets a day to help him digest his food and physiotherapy to clear mucus from his lungs.

His condition also requires regular visits to hospital. There is no cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

Stacey said: “Lleyton was diagnosed at just a few weeks old, and since then we wanted to do everything we can to help raise money for research.

“I hope lots of people sign up to get sponsored and help raise money to help children like Lleyton look forward to a brighter future.”

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