THE family of six-year-old cerebral palsy patient Jack Mordecai say they had "never seen him so happy" as when his wish to move around like other children came true.

Jack's family have finally been able to afford a new electric motorised wheelchair to give him the independence he craved.

Following coverage by the Star, an extensive fundraising campaign named Jack of Hearts gathered pace.

“We just thank everyone for making him so happy, we’ve never seen him so thrilled,” said Jack’s delighted mum, Andrea, who has dedicated herself full-time to looking after her son.

“So many people have cared so much about him to contribute to his needs, it’s just lovely and there is still money for his physio and a standing frame as well.”

Jack, who was born prematurely after 27 weeks, with a scan showing cysts on the left side of his brain, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 12 months old.

He has been unable to walk or sit unaided since and also went through a double-hip reconstruction in March following severe dislocations.

The fundraising efforts saw a community rally together to collect £10,000 for the Moss Bank youngster.

Events ranged from Tough Mudders, to a donation from the George Hotel, to a special ‘Together We Unite’ event at Moss Bank Labour Club, which helped to raise more than £2,000.

A website was also created to allow people the chance to offer donations online with ‘Jack of Hearts’ Facebook and Twitter pages also set up.

Andrea added: “He’s in the wheelchair all the time now, as often as he can be and the priest at St Patrick’s Church, across the road, has even said that he can go into the churchyard in it whenever he wants. We think he’s the luckiest boy in the world."