THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised to support a Barrow dad undergoing chemotherapy.

Kyle Henderson, a father and project team leader at BAE Systems, found out about his ‘extremely rare’ disease earlier this month.

The 34-year-old was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (Ph+ ALL) a blood cancer caused by a genetic mutation.

According to Macmillan Cancer Support, around 800 people in the UK are diagnosed with ALL each year. It can develop at any age but is more common in children, especially those under four.

(Image: Iain Walker)

He received an official diagnosis on October 11 after attending A&E a few days prior because he was experiencing fainting.

Following an abnormal blood test result and a bone marrow extraction, which was sent off to Leeds for examination, Mr Henderson is now receiving chemotherapy.

With him being treated at Blackpool Hospital nearly two hours away, the journeys and accommodation are a huge expense for his family.

His 12-year-old son Alfie and his partner Emma are helping him navigate this difficult time.

Iain Walker, who has been a friend of Mr Henderson’s for over ten years, decided to set up a donations page to help cover costs.

Kyle with Alfie (Image: Iain Walker)

“He's likely to need a minimum of six months intensive treatment at Blackpool which will cost his family thousands in travel and accommodation to visit and keep his spirits high,” said Mr Walker

He said his friend has also had a run of ‘terrible luck’ in the past few months - first his garage was broken into and his motorbike stolen, then a few weeks later his house was broken into.

Kyle and Iain (Image: Iain Walker)

Mr Walker said: “Kyle has the kindest heart and would do anything for any of his friends and family. I set up this fundraiser to take one stress away from the family.”

You can visit the donations page for Kyle here. They do not have a target but have so far raised £3,400.

Mr Walker added said: “Every little donation will be received with love and thanks.”