ONLY days ago, Allison Williams feared she might never see her son again. Thanks to her determination and your generosity, Allison and seven-year-old Daniel will begin a new life in York tomorrow.

It would have been a tragedy if her attempt to regain full custody of Daniel had failed due to a lack of cash. Your generosity ensured that this nightmare was superseded - by a dream come true.

Today, mum and son are where they should be: together. It is both a happy ending and a new beginning.

Updated: 11:48 Thursday, January 16, 2003