A LITTLE Port Glasgow boy who suffers from serious medical problems is being helped by a Greenock charity.

Three-year-old Max Glover is undergoing therapy at the Glasgow Bobath Centre, which specialises in helping patients with cerebral palsy.

Max’s problems have not been diagnosed, but his dad, Barry, says they are similar to those of cerebral palsy sufferers.

Treatment at Bobath will include therapy to build up Max’s core strength.

Barry said he and his wife, Jennifer, are very grateful to the Senit Foundation for paying for the six-week course at Bobath.

Max was born at 29 weeks and five days.

He spent four months in hospital fighting various infections and undergoing two bowel operations.

As a result of being so premature, he has a number of serious medical conditions and needs varying levels of support.

Barry, 37, a manager at Royal Bank of Scotland, said: “We were over the moon when Senit offered to help with treatment at Bobath.

“Max will go for two-hour sessions on three days a week.

“We hope it will improve his mobility.” Jennifer, 34, a charity project worker, added: “We really appreciate this opportunity for Max to be treated at Bobath.

“They believe that all patients should be allowed to reach their full potential.” It’s hoped the therapy at Bobath will mean Max will be able to play with his twin sister, Nyah, who was born healthily.

Senit has provided almost £200,000 to worthy causes across Inverclyde and the west of Scotland and is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the launch of a new funding drive.

Established by Gerry Deeney of Port Glasgow, the foundation has worked tirelessly to raise money for those who need support across many projects. Following Gerry’s death in January last year, his daughter Aileen Gorman and other committee members vowed to carry on his work.

Speaking about the help being provided to Max, Aileen said: “Max is a fantastic and extremely brave wee boy who has been through a huge amount over the past three years.

“When we heard he would benefit from treatment at Bobath Scotland, the committee agreed unanimously to pay £1,500 for a six week programme of intensive therapy.” Although set up originally to support Inverclyde Royal Hospital, the Senit Foundation has expanded over the years to assist many other good causes.

Aileen said: “During my dad’s treatment for non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, he discovered first-hand how hard the staff at IRH were working with lmited resources.

“That was when he decided to do something about it and started the Senit Foundation to raise funds for the hospital.

“When my dad passed away, I knew he would want us to continue with the foundation, so we set about looking at different ways to raise funds.

“We are now looking to ramp up our efforts for our 10th anniversary.

“We have a number of golf days and fundraising initiatives planned, but there is no doubt the sports dinner will be the highlight of the year.”