Many residents on the Costa Blanca have followed the progress of Javea boy Gerard McGrath, who was seriously injured in a motor cycle accident 6 years ago.

Fund raising on the Costa Blanca enabled him to take the Trip of Lifetime on the Jubilee Sailing Trust's Tall Ship, The Lord Nelson, in Canary Islands last February.

Since Gerard's return, he has been making steady progress and is now walking well and on occasions, without assistance. This is a fantastic achievement and demonstrates his motivation to improve.

The fundraising has enabled him to see a top specialist who confirms that he can recover normal speech with daily practice which would strengthen the muscles and respiratory system.

We are looking for a volunteer in the Javea area who has some speech therapy experience to help Gerard during July and August. If you can help or know anyone who you think could assist Gerard, please contact  Tim Fawle, timfawle@gmail.com, or Gerard's mother, Jenny Mcgrath, tel: 646 690 848

Read more about Gerard: The trip of a lifetime for Gerard McGrath