TRUE neighbourly kindness was on show at the weekend when a sell-out fundraiser was held to support little Clark Doyle.

The Star’s story about the five-year-old, who is battling Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has stirred support across town.

That includes friends of the Thatto Heath primary school pupil’s grandparents, who helped organise a fundraising night at Haresfinch Social Club on Saturday, which raised £1,400.

Sandra MacMillan and her husband David, both 53, say they owed a huge debt of gratitude to their neighbours on Poynter Street, Thatto Heath.

The event attracted 150 guests and featured the band Panic.

Sandra told the Star: “Kath Bellis and her daughter Laura arranged everything, and we are so grateful.

“Local companies such as Pimmies, Larkins, Tyrers and TK Maxx chipped in to help, and it just goes to show how caring people are.

“Laura works at the Zoo Bar, and her boss Paul Griffiths was so helpful in contacting businesses for us.”

More than £7,000 has been raised in support for Clark, from Waterside Village, St Helens over the past two months, with the money going towards research to find a cure for the disease, which causes muscle wasting and significantly shortens life expectancy.

Sandra added: “Clark was a star on the night and really enjoyed himself on the dance floor.”

Staff at a town centre bar will be setting out on a sponsored fancy dress walk to help boost Clark’s appeal fund.

The event, staged by Bar 44 on Westfield Street, will see Hatton’s Coaches drop walkers off at The Little Chef in Haydock on Saturday, May 11.

The fundraisers will then hike back to the bar in St Helens.

The following week, Saturday, May 18, will see a special event at the bar from 2pm to 6.30pm, with music, a clown and face painting.