A BRAVE 10-year-old boy who suddenly became seriously ill wants to give something back to the staff on the ward that saved his life.

Little George Wilcocks was rushed to the Kingfisher Ward at Dorset County Hospital in January after a bad reaction to a graze on his arm.

Having grazed his arm falling at school on the Thursday, George showed signs of sickness and swelling on the Saturday morning.

This alarmed his parents, Alison and Roy Wilcocks, as an odd reaction to just a graze.

Within minutes he started vomiting so they took him to the Weymouth walk-in clinic where they rushed to treat him for suspected blood poisoning. Within an hour George had been x-rayed and was rushed to the Kingfisher Ward. At this point he was he was continuously vomiting and was seriously ill.

At the Kingfisher Ward George underwent tests throughout the day and night and was diagnosed with cellulitis - an infection of the deeper layers of skin and the underlying tissue. It can even be fatal if not treated promptly.

His grandmother, Susan-Jane Smith said: "His parents said the paediatric staff did not stop until they found the problem. After three days of wonderful care he was back to normal and using the Kingfisher facilities, including their classroom, and was soon sent home with the necessary medication.

"George and the family owe Kingfisher such a lot as he rapidly became so very ill and the ward made him so comfortable and were so friendly.

"At his request he asked our fundraising group, Ladies in Wey-ting, if we would raise money for more toys and facilities for the children on such a special ward.

"We are delighted to be able to do our events on Saturday, hoping we can make a little difference for them.

"Also it is very important to inform all parents to act on your instincts should your children react strangely to any injury."

Susan and her daughter Alison are both members of Ladies in Wey-ting and have organised two events at the Wyke Smugglers in Wyke Regis this Saturday. (March 25)

From 1pm to 3.30pm there will be a family fun event including an Easter egg hunt, name the dog, magic mayhem, face painting and cake.

And from 7pm there will be a prize bingo and raffle.

Susan-Jane added: "They literally saved his life. The treatment, care and kindness he received was beyond belief.

"It is such an important service for our little ones."