A TWO-YEAR-OLD boy who spent days in hospital with a rare blood disorder will take on a charity walk alongside his mum to say thank you to the team who cared for him.

Remy Liu, from Salisbury, will join the Walk for Wards with his mother Emma to raise money for Stars Appeal – Salisbury District Hospital’s charity – after what his mum described as a “really scary” ordeal.

The pair will be among those stepping out at Wilton House on Sunday, July 5.

Remy was rushed to hospital in December after suffering a severe nosebleed that would not stop.

Emma said: “It got to 45 minutes, and the bleeding still hadn’t stopped. It was really scary. To see Remy in hospital was a shock to the system – nothing prepares you for when your child gets seriously ill.”

He was later diagnosed with Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a rare condition affecting platelets and increasing the risk of bruising and bleeding.

Remy spent three days on Sarum Children’s Ward and now attends regular check-ups.

Despite his ordeal, Emma said Remy now associates hospital visits with something more positive.

“The playrooms and sensory room were invaluable when Remy was in hospital and gave him a calming space to be in,” said Emma.

“The Stars Appeal Play Assistant delivered toys to Remy’s bedside so he could play in his room. When he was feeling better he loved spending time in the playroom – the choice of toys was endless.

“It would have been a very miserable stay in hospital if it wasn’t broken up with all the fantastic play facilities to distract him,” she said.

“Even now when we go to hospital appointments he says he’s going to play. The toys and the child-friendly facilities make him forget that he’s about to be poked with needles.

“Visiting the hospital feels more like a play day with important medical care in between.”

Emma said both she and Remy wanted to give something back.

“When Remy was admitted it was such a rush to get a bag packed that we forgot a few important things. It was such a relief to have the Stars Appeal toiletries and to be able to have a shower.

“We were helped endlessly by the Stars Appeal Wi-Fi, I was able to keep my family updated and when Remy was feeling better he could play on his tablet.

“Everyone on Sarum Ward and the Stars Appeal have gone above and beyond to help Remy. We want to support the hospital and the Stars Appeal to continue providing all these great things that make hospital stays for children like Remy less scary.”

The walk will see families and supporters take on routes ranging from 3k to 15k, raising funds for hospital wards and services.