Westwood helps dream come true for schoolboy Josh

A dream came true for a Warrington schoolboy who suffers from muscular dystrophy when Wolves’ star Bennie Westwood turned up in a sports car to take him to prom.

Not only did Westwood give up his own birthday to take 11-year-old Josh Morris to the prom, but he did a detour to introduce him to fellow Wolves’ stars Chris Sandow and Ashton Sims – all thanks to his “fairy godmother” Stacey King.

It was a dream come true for the youngster who suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the same condition as Jack Johnson (Joining Jack).

The surprise was co-ordinated by his godmother and personal assistant Stacey, who works at Warrington Disability Partnership as a Leisure & Sports Project Coordinator.

Stacey said: “He had his year six prom last night and had been complaining that other children were going in nice cars and he would just turn up in his wheelchair.

“So I gave it his best shot and spoke to Warrington Wolves about the possibility of a player taking him to his prom.

“I didn’t think anything would comeback of it but then I received an email to say that Bennie would be delighted.”

Josh, a pupil at St Margaret’s School in Orford, was later informed he had a surprise but had no idea what it was and then Ben turned up in a Mazda Mx5 Convertible.

He had Josh’s favourite song playing loudly out of the car and Josh’s face was a picture he was over the moon.

Ben then took Josh via the Halliwell Jones Stadium where all the staff had come out to wave as he drove past, making the youngster feel like royalty.

He was then taken to see his two favourite players Ashton Simms and Chris Sandow at their homes

Ben then dropped Josh at his school prom where Josh was greeted with a roar of applauses and cheers from his friends and family.

What made it extra special was that Ben came out on his birthday to do this for Josh.

Earlier this year brave Josh completed 32 lengths at Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub to help raise funds for Warrington Disability Partnership during their 25th anniversary year.

Thanks @bennie_westwood for taking me to my prom tonight! I really enjoyed it! @wolvesrl @Sandow_7 pic.twitter.com/kHQrDNOBg8

— Josh’s Journal (@journal_josh) July 25, 2016