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Father's 'big jump' to raise money for UK hospital which cared for son

Ryan Taylor wants to say 'Thank You' after button battery incident

The father of a four-year-old boy who had to be flown to the UK for medical treatment after swallowing a battery is preparing to take a leap of faith to raise money for the hospital which cared for him.

Kaiden Taylor spent four weeks at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool after ingesting the button battery in July last year.

You can find out more HERE.

In April his dad Ryan, and his best friend Daniel Kinrade, are going to skydive in an attempt to raise £2,000 as a way of giving something back:

'"They do so much work for children and families from the Island.' - Daniel Kinrade

"After getting Kaiden back home, safe and sound, when we nearly lost him... I can't thank them enough' - Ryan Taylor 

The duo will take part in 'The Big Jump' on Saturday, 27 April. 

Ryan told Chanelle Sukhoo he's pleased Kaiden's story has helped raise awareness of the dangers of button batteries

You can find more information about 'The Big Jump' by clicking HERE

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