Paralympian-turned-comedian hits surgery fundraising goal at local show

A Paralympian-turned-comedian who had been fundraising for a life-changing surgery hit his goal at one of his own comedy gigs. Ricky Balshaw, 38, has cerebral palsy and has been fundraising for a surgery, which will stop him from becoming paralysed. Ricky surpassed his goal of £15k after a comedy show at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall earlier this month (Feb 2).