HARLEY Slack's brave battle has captured the heart of people from across Britain and the rest of the world.
The story has featured in newspapers, on TV channels and radio stations around the globe since we first told his story last week.
Thousands of letters and emails have arrived in Stockport from the four corners of the Earth, including Japan, Singapore, the United States, Canada and St Lucia.
Hundreds of messages of hope and encouragement have also been left on our website and that of our sister paper, The Manchester Evening News.
Here are just a few of your messages for Harley ...
"Little Harley The bravest little Boy In The World. I Have Sent A Prayer For You. God Bless!" - Chriso, Manchester
"The press came through at just the right time. Harley has kicked this disease in the face as each minute and hour has gone by. Here 4u always Adam and Sam, Harley and Tyler xxx....so so proud of u." - Claire Lane
"A beautiful little boy and a real fighter. I wish you all the very best." - Angelene19, Manchester
"Good luck to Harley and his parents. What fighters you all are. Our very best wishes for the future." - The Flynn Family, Brittany, France
"What a brave little soul, my heart goes out to Harley and his family." - UnsungZero, The North West corner of Albion
"Heartbreaking – I cannot think of anything more tragic and my thoughts are with his family who will, I am sure, find strength they never knew they had and will love him even more than they believed possible." - Lord De Las Moscas
"What a soul-destroying story. I cannot comprehend what this little boy and his family are going through, good luck son, it should put all our problems into perspective." - Dukinfield Blue, Manchester
"All the best mate. You and your family are going to be shocked at the goodwill people will show after all we all know how to look after our own." - Concerned of Salford
"This story is absolutely heartbreaking. I can’t begin to comprehend what the family are going through. My best wishes to Harley and his parents for the future." - Teesicha, Planet Earth
"May God bless you son and the angels forever be by your side." - Tugboat Wilson, Virginia, USA
"I felt so sorry for this little boy and his family such a lot to go through i wish them all the best and hope things get better in the future and they manage to get all they need for this lovely little boy." - Sugar n Spice, Manchester
"What a heartbreaking, yet uplifting story. A wonderful child, God bless him and his family. Puts everything in perspective." - nyb, ex-Manc
"What a distressing image but look again. The parents are full of love for Harley. And that little boy knows he is loved. Somehow you know they are going to get through this." - Rick, Burnley
"Thoughts are with his family, such a cute looking little lad. We all moan about trivial things, god bless him, and be strong for him." - PB Crumpsall, Manchester
"I can’t believe the last time I saw you you were playing with Kav at Christmas. You’re such a little fighter :) love Meg xxxxxx." - city angel, Stockport
"Heartbreaking, but sounds a miracle that the little lad is still alive. Chin up Harley, and very best of luck for the future." - Blip, Manchester
"What a brave, gorgeous little fighter he is. To go through all this at such a young age is heartbreaking. What his parents must be going through is unimaginable. I’m sure people will do their best to make sure the family will have all they need to overcome this and make Harley’s future as bright as possible." - Angie33, Manchester
"I was moaning this morning about backache, poor little fella. Best for the future Harley." - George Kane, Stretford
"Poor little soul, God bless you son." - Peter Beagrie`s beagle
"Heartbreaking article. Good luck for your future Harley." - Guten Tag, Manchester
"Sometimes life can be so unfair. Good luck to Harley and his family." - PO
"Harley, you are a very strong and beautiful little boy, and your mummy and daddy are also so brave. I wish this young family the very best of love and luck for the future. It puts all the antics of Jordan, Kerry and Paris et al into perspective." - Tracie, Littlehampton
"I was in Sainsbury’s when I saw the article in the paper. Have come back to the office (after the tears had subsided), written my cheque and emailed everyone this article, with a plea to send a cheque to this little fella too." - Mrs Shaw, Lancashire
"My heart stopped for a few seconds when I saw those pictures. We will pray for a smooth future. I feel for the parents too." - Noor, Tamil Nadu, India
"Oh my god..seeing the photo of that poor little boy covered in the bruise-like rash made me sick. The poor little baby. I want to hug him right now, this minute. He is adorable. To his parents, keep positive..he’s alive. He has a great spirit and this will serve him well" - Sarah, Buffalo, NY, USA
"My prayers goes to you. God give you strength. You are such a lovely boy and the world is with you." - Suandi Roswitha, Singapore
"It makes me angry that these parents now have to raise funds to get what they need for their little boy. They have been through enough. Why can’t they get these on the NHS. We find money for lots of useless things." - Marie Lamb, Stockport
"What a fighter. And through this whole horrendous ordeal he can raise a smile. What spirit he has. He will get through this and be better than ever. He’s a strong kid and an example to us all." - Sharon, Toronto
AMONG the many donations a card sent by Mary O’Neil, who wrote: "As an ex-Brinnington resident now living in Scotland, and also a mother whose daughter had bacterial meningitis a few years back, I would like to help with this cheque. I wish it could be more."
Mr and Mrs Hilditch, of Wythenshawe, wrote: "We wish to make a donation of £20 to Harley. Our hearts go out to his parents. We will try our best to send any money we can each month to the fund."
"Please use this Kermit frog for a prize. We won it in a raffle in Benidorm five weeks ago." - Norman and Marilyn Goodman, Crumpsall
"For dear Harley. He will be forever in my thoughts, with love." - Mrs Sylvia Evans, Gatley
"Harley looks like the most amazing and wonderful son. He is so brave as are you both; you must be very, very proud of him" - Nicola
"Your little boy is gorgeous. I love his smile and his strength of character. Give him all the confidence you can." - Yvonne, Warwick
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