A magical Christmas for Mason with winter wonderland treat

Melodie Williams had only one wish this year – to create a winter wonderland that her three-year-old son Mason would remember forever.

And after friends, families and businesses rallied round to lend their support, her vision became a reality.

Hundreds of lights, decorations, inflatable snow globes and even a snow machine were donated to the family, after an appeal in the Express & Star. Dozens of volunteers all joined in to help put up dazzling displays to illuminate the family's home and garden in Rowley Regis.

Mrs Williams said: "It was absolutely brilliant to see the house lit up. Everyone's feedback from it was really lovely.

"We had so many people who had helped turn up to see the lights and the road was full of cars. They all said they had a wonderful time."

Despite the fact he is partially-sighted in his right eye, Mason enjoys lights and it was this that inspired the idea for the light show.

"Unfortunately Mason wasn't very well on the night and couldn't really enjoy it, but we will keep the house lit up for the rest of Christmas for him to enjoy," Mrs Williams added.

Mason was born with a condition commonly known as having 'half a heart' – Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).

He also has a rare condition called microdeletion, which means he is missing genes and has development delay which has stunted his growth.