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Specially adapted bike means Jaycie, 2, can play with identical sisters

They are three of a kind and these Black Country triplets love nothing more than playing together.

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And while Demmi and Lottie Bourne enjoyed riding on their pretty pinks bikes, their identical sister Jaycie struggled to join in the cycling fun due to having spina bifida.

But that all changed after a campaign was launched to raise funds for a specially adapted bicycle for Jaycie, who is currently unable to walk.

And now play time has got a whole let better as she can cycle alongside her sisters, who live in West Bromwich.

Mother Kelley Bourne decided to hold a fun day to raise funds for the special bike, which makes it much easier for Jaycie.

Mum Kelley Bourne with Jaycie, 2, ahead of her fun day

"The great thing is it benefits her legs as well."

All smiles

Ms Bourne said: "The fun day was absolutely fantastic and more raised more than what we thought we could.

"It allowed us to order the bike a week before her actual birthday, so she could get out and play on it on the day.

"She absolutely loves the bike and is up and down the street with her sisters everyday.

Jaycie's condition is caused by a gap in the spine which can lead to paralysis of the legs. She is currently unable to walk and is awaiting an operation to straighten her feet.

More than £1,400 was raised at the fun day held at The Croft Pub in Wednesbury.

The day featured children's entertainment and Frozen mascots Elsa and Olaf.

The specially adapted bike allows Ms Bourne to push Jaycie while she plays with her sisters. It cost around £1,000 and is similar to a normal bicycle in colour and features.

"The bike is pink and has streamers off the handle bars," Ms Bourne explained.

"It has a bag on the back with accessories and a bike pump.

"She goes out on the field across the road with Demmi and Lottie and chuckles her head off.

"I am just over the moon to see her happy on it. I believe every child should have a bike, and it was really upsetting that she couldn't have one because of her condition.

"She was always wanting to be like her sisters and get out and play with them and now she can."

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