A STAGGERING total has now been raised for a young Wrexham AFC fan who is in desperate need of an adapted home to manage his rare condition.

A fundraiser to support five-year-old Louis Perrin has reached an outstanding £50,926 with over 1,000 supporters.

After being diagnosed with TUBA1A, epilepsy and cerebral palsy, Louis and his parents knew their family home needed to be adapted to support his limited mobility.

Louis enjoys overseeing the work being done!Louis enjoys overseeing the work being done! (Image: Help 4 Louis)

After exploring all options, including moving to a different house, parents Aaron and Charlotte Perrin shared a heartfelt plea to the residents of Wrexham for their support and generosity in helping them achieve their dream home - one that could meet Louis's needs and allow his full potential.

Over the past few months, the fundraiser has exceeded Aaron and Charlotte's expectations and has allowed construction work on their family home to begin. 

See the fundraising page here.

Family and friends have also hosted and completed an array of challenges for the cause including hikes, raffles, a Luke Gallagher night, football matches and fashion shows. He has also received the support from local organisations, as well as Wrexham AFC co-chairmen Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

The family has also received donated materials at no cost from construction company Travis Perkins, Wrexham who are thrilled to help out.

Last month, Louis had a fifth operation on his hip, explains Dad Aaron.

He said: "We've had a difficult time with Louis this month. His surgery means he is struggling with a lack of moment in his recovery. As a family, we continue to pull through tough times managing and caring for our little boy.

"The surgery highlights even more so the need for our home to be adapted so we can care for him better so he can gain his independence.

Young Louis at a Wrexham AFC matchYoung Louis at a Wrexham AFC match (Image: Wrexham Police FC)

"As for the build, it's at a stage where we are ready to start fitting his wet room. We hope his bedroom will be ready for fitting his hoist system and decoration next month. Once it's done, we'll concentrate on making the outside accessible so he has full access and freedom in our home."

Prior to these changes being made, Louis had become increasingly frustrated by his dependence on others, not being able to access his own bedroom, move around and play like his brother and friends.

Aaron added: "Our Louis, alongside his brother and sister, Teddy and Mabli, are our world.

"We will continue to do all we can for them, as many parents would, but do not take for granted all the help we have received since we started to raise awareness of our struggles and ask our family, friends and Wrexham community for help."

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Louis will have a downstairs bedroom which will be wheelchair accessible and have enough space for him to play independently while also being suitable for his parents as his carers. 

There will also be a ground floor wet room with a specialist bath to support him to receive intimate care and eventually independent self-care.

The construction work by JG Construction will also allow ease of access around the home including permanent and independent access to the home and garden.