Boost for campaign to get Kyle an assistance dog

Young Kyle McDade and his mum Pauline recently visited Maplins in Cumbernauld to collect a raffle prize.

Kyle, who lives in Condorrat is autistic so to help him his family are fundraising to get him a specially trained assistance dog, which they must pay for themselves.

Kyle and Pauline are pictured here with Maplin store manager Ian McBeth who presented them with a headset to raffle off.

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Pauline said: “
Autism dogs are trained to help a child to remain calm in stressful situations and therefore achieve a greater level of confidence and independence. They are also known to help the child develop communication skills.
The familyhave set up a donations page at www.gofundme.com/servicedogforkyle and have organised an alternative race night at the Royal British Legion on April 18.
Tickets are £5. See the Facebook page “Autism Service Dog for Kyle” for more details - the family have also just confirmed they will be holding a “Monster’s Ball” in the Crowwood Hotel on Halloween.

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