Little Elliott wins cancer battle

ALL-CLEAR . . . Elliott Ardill with dad Chris

A "LITTLE soldier" who has battled through six months of intensive cancer treatment has finally been given the all-clear.

Six-year-old Elliott Ardill was diagnosed with an acute, rare form of leukaemia in November last year.

In efforts to support the youngsters, family friends took part in the Great Manchester 10k run, which has so far raised £1,000 for Ward 84 at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital where Elliott has received treatment.

Dad Chris Ardill said: "We found out just after Elliott finished his bone marrow transplant that he is cancer free. He is doing really well."

The brave Spiderman fan, from Bardsley, has had to go through losing his hair and two-stone in weight after intensive chemotherapy treatment.

Elliott had a bone marrow transplant in April this year, followed by a stem cell transplant.

The successful treatment meant Elliott was able to return home, visiting the hospital twice each week, now reduced to once every two weeks.

Chris said: "The hospital have said they are really happy with his progress. In June, we were told the cancer was 100 per cent dormant.

"He will be able to start back at school in September. We are over the moon."

Elliott's parents are due to meet with Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School about his return for the next academic year.

They thanked friends and family for their "loving support" during the whole process, as well as Elliott's consultant at the hospital Rob Wynn.

Chris also thanked cleaning company Cleansing Service Group (CSG) for keeping his job open for him over the past 12 months.

His colleagues were among a group of people from four businesses who took part in a 10k run while his auntie is due to take on a sponsored walk to raise money for Ward 84.