A TODDLER has touched the hearts of people across Inverclyde with thousands of pounds raised to buy him a new 'super car' to help him move around.

Tele readers were moved by our story of two-year-old Max McCorkindale's fight with extremely rare genetic disorder spinal muscular atrophy.

He is only one of five children in Scotland to be diagnosed with the life-limiting and degenerative condition which leaves him unable to walk, stand up or move around.

His mum Claire today thanked everyone for their support after the mobility appeal in aid of her son raised more than £6,000 in record time.

Claire, 34, of Forsyth Street in Greenock said: "We are overwhelmed at how generous people have been.

"We never expected to reach our target in such a short time.

"People here are so generous."

The Tele told how the family want to buy a kids' electronic wheelchair called Tiny Trax, to replace the Whizzbug chair Max has been using.

Disabled charity Designability loan out the chairs to help youngsters like Max.

The youngster first showed signs of his condition at nine months old.

His mum Claire and dad Ross realised that he had stopped sitting or standing up and could no longer roll over.

Max has been taking a new 'super drug' called Spiraza, which was recently approved for use in Scotland for cases such as his, in order to prolong life.

It costs £75,000 and is administered every four months through a lumbar puncture.

Claire, an optician, and Ross, a bus driver, say that Max's condition has been improving since he started taking it.

Having the funds to buy a new Tiny Trax wheelchair will make a world of difference as he grows.

Proud mum Claire said: "Max really is the best boy and he is doing brilliantly. This means so much to us."

The family will be holding a charity fundraiser in Greenock Town Hall on Friday August 3 and a charity Boogie Bug on Sunday August 26 in the Celtic Supporters' Club.