Zachary's so glad Santa came early.. we might not make it to Christmas

Family's day of joy as boy awaits life-saving transplant

- SALLY HIND

A SERIOUSLY ILL toddler waiting for a life-saving double transplant got an early visit from Santa.

Zachary Bradford, from Kirkintilloch, near Glasgow, may have just weeks to live as he needs a small bowel and liver transplant.

Fundraising legend John O'Byrne brought the magical moment to the three-year-old.

Mum Jade said: "One of the reasons it was so special to get Santa to the house was because we may not get to Christmas if he's really unwell.

"Even if we do we may not be able to spend it at home. It gave us that Christmas feel at home which we may not get on Christmas day. He absolutely adored it.

He and his brother were both in complete awe shouting, 'Santa!". It was so special and really intimate."