A GROUP of intrepid walkers have raised over £3,000 to help a little boy communicate with his family.

Little Carter Duncan, was born prematurely and has Cerebral Palsy and on Saturday, September 19 around 30 friends and family took on Arran’s highest peak, Goatfell.

The idea for this epic climb came from his Aunt Michelle Duncan who wanted to raise money for an “Eye Gazer” machine which will enable him to communicate.

Carter is just four-years-old and has Cerebral Palsy due to him being born 12-weeks premature.

Michelle said: “He is such a brave wee boy and has been through so much in his small life time already. The eye gazer would be life changing for him enabling him to communicate with his family and friends, the cost of this is in excess of £8,000.

“30 people went over to Arran including Carter with his ground crew looking after him and he even took part in the first section of the climb. The weather, unfortunately, turned for the climbers on the last stretch but through the gales and rain they made it to the top.

“The fundraising continues. We have a just giving page on Facebook and a date in place for a Sally Buxton night, October 6 at 7.30pm in Saltcoats Labour Club.

“We couldn’t have achieved what we did that day without the support of family , friends and sponsors.”

The group had help and sponsors from a number of local businesses.

Michelle said: “Thanks to Jewson Ltd for covering the ferry crossing and t-shirts for everyone, Nick from Zebra signs for printing shirts and supplying our banner for the day, Stagecoach for supplying transport to and from the ferry to base camp, Tesco Irvine for refreshments and snacks, The Wine port Bar and Bistro for their hospitality and very kind donation, the bar staff on the ferry and both Harthill and Kilbarchan Golf Clubs, all of our family and friends and the biggest thank you goes to our Guide, mentor and driver Kenny Monaghan – we couldn’t have done it without him.”