Generous David Brackenborough was so impressed by Izzy Smith’s treatment that he bestowed £245,000 towards the CT machine. Izzy’s family have been living in fear that the growth deep in the seven-year-old’s brain will turn from benign to aggressive. (Image: Smith family SWNS)(Image: Tom Maddick SWNS)Izzy’s mum Loran, 33, said David’s gift could help thousands of ­children as well as her daughter. The gift in his will went towards a fundraising campaign for the SPECT CT machine, which the hospital bought last month. David Vernon-Edwards, of the Children’s Hospital Charity, added: “We would like to thank David’s family and all of the generous donors from the bottom of our hearts.”

Source: Daily Mirror April 28, 2019 20:15 UTC