A boy who survived a life-saving liver transplant is helping to raise awareness of his condition.

Ben Wapshott, from Crawley, is now doing well since his operation in December 2007.

The six-year-old, of Camber Close, Pound Hill, was diagnosed with the rare liver disease Biliary Atresia Type III when he was ten weeks old.

He went on to have several operations before surgeons carried out the transplant because of fears he was developing liver cancer.

The youngster, who returned to Pound Hill Infant School just two months after his transplant, is now preparing to make a speech to fellow pupils about his experience.

He has been thriving since his operation and now enjoys school, golf and being a member of the Beavers.

Ben's parents Wendy, 33, and John, 41, are backing him all the way.

Mrs Wapshott has helped Ben by organising a Yellow Day at his school on Friday, March 6, which will include a special assembly where Ben will talk about his battle.

Children can also donate money to wear something yellow.

The event is in aid of the Children's Liver Disease Foundation.