SUPPORT has been pouring in for a Flintshire family after receiving another devastating diagnosis.

A fundraising page has been set up in aid of little Aaron Wharton – who has been through multiple surgeries after developing brain tumours because of his anaplastic ependymoma.

The Leader previously reported how, over Easter, Aaron’s parents noticed that when he was trying to smile, his face was lopsided.

The left side would remain expressionless where his right would try and form a smile.

The youngster has since had to endure several rounds of brain surgery along with routine scans since he was diagnosed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to monitor the progress of his condition.

He had endured a gruelling recovery – losing his ability to eat and speak – before starting his education off at Southdown Primary School in Buckley.

However, the family started their summer break with the devastating news that Aaron’s tumour had returned – and spent the school holidays in and out of hospital as he took on his second major battle.

His first teacher, Rachel Moore, hosted the fundraiser which has since raised thousands of pounds for the youngster. It aims to give the family some funds in order to make some happy memories for Aaron to remember from childhood.

The page has raised over £2,850 (at the time of writing) – which will go directly to the family.

Mum Nicola Wharton has shared her happiness at how generous the community continues to be for their family.

She said: “I just can’t believe it. We’re so grateful to everyone that has shown their support for us.

“Aaron is such a happy and playful little boy who just loves going to school. Seeing his smiling face as he played with other children was so lovely. He takes all of this in his stride – you’d never know what he has been through at a glance.

“He is absolutely LEGO mad – and we would love to be able to take him to Lego Land with this money. His eyes would just light up when he sees it!”

The mum-of-one said that Aaron spent days at a time in hospital and has been given the heart-breaking news that chances of a cure for his condition are tragically low at less than five per cent.

If you are able to support him, you can make a donation at https://www.gofundme.com/f/making-memories-for-aaron.