A LITTLE boy with a terminal condition was treated to an incredible day out thanks to generous fundraisers.

Car-mad Charlie Anderson, seven, suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a muscle wasting condition that causes him to become more tired than other children as his muscles do not repair.

As a treat for the youngster, he was transported in a luxury Mercedes to a Shine Studio’s performance called Shine Studios and the Chocolate Factory, which his cousins were performing in.

His mum, Clair Liggett, said: “It was really fantastic, the show was really good. Charlie is usually fidgety and has really bad concentration but he sat through the whole thing and really enjoyed it.

“I thought it was really well put together and really professional.

“Charlie was over the moon to be taken in the car, they got him fish and chips and he watched Paddington bear in the car. He absolutely loved it.

“He is a massive car fan, anything with wheels he really enjoys.”

Britannia Chauffeurs picked up the youngster and treated him and his family to the scenic drive for free.

During the interval for the show at the Hanger Farm Arts Centre in Totton, tickets for a raffle were sold, the proceeds of which will go towards A Chance for Charlie.

A Chance for Charlie was set up to raise funds for research into Charlie’s condition, Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a random genetic mutation that is mainly found in boys and causes the average life expectancy to drop to just 20-years-old.

It also means any action for Charlie is extremely exerting and things such as running or climbing stairs are impossible.

There is currently no cure but A Chance for Charlie helps fund research into one, as well as raise awareness and help buy the specialist equipment Charlie needs at home.

Mrs Liggett, 27, a full-time carer for her son, said: “He is really struggling and is eventually going to be confined to a wheelchair.

“He is seeing his friends who can do things and he says I want to play football, but he can’t run.

“We set up A Chance for Charlie to try and raise money for research, awareness and have additions done at home to make sure Charlie can live as independently as possible.

“There is still research that needs to be done that needs funding, there is so much out there that is on the brink of finding a cure.

“Support like this is so important – all we can do is keep fighting and find a cure.”

For more information on Charlie or to donate visit achanceforcharlie.com.