A DAD who has been left paralysed by a rare autoimmune disorder has made it his 'main mission' to walk again.

Geoffrey Daintith, from Glazebury, was placed in an induced coma for more than a year after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome in 2015.

After coming down with a common cold, the virus attacked the 54-year-old's organs and caused them to shut down.

Once the dad-of-two woke up from his coma, he was paralysed and unable to speak.

Geoffrey is now receiving treatment at a specialist care home in Liverpool, but his family are appealing for help to enable him to fulfil his dream of being able to walk again.

As he was self-employed, Geoffrey is ineligible for benefits which has put a financial strain on his family.

Wife Susan and sons Greg and Bradley have had to pay for Geoffrey's mobility scooter, specialised van and home renovations.

But donations have allowed them to transform the garage of their family home in a specially-adapted room for the Leigh Centurions fan.

Greg, 26, said: "In the last few weeks dad has been able to come home at weekends, which has been brilliant because he is not always stuck in the same place.

"We are grateful to people for their donations, which have allowed us to convert our garage into a room for dad - which has made such a massive difference.

"It would be amazing to get him back on his feet, and hopefully we are able to get him the treatment he needs to do that."

Fundraising efforts will continue with a buffet lunch at the Raj Indian restaurant in Culcheth on Sunday, July 1 - including a performance from singer Zoe Unsworth, a raffle and an auction.

The family fun day will also feature a bouncy castle and facepainting.

Tickets are priced at £20 and are available by calling 765740 or by clicking here.

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