A KIND-hearted Tranent five-year-old is on a mission to help a classmate to walk.

Orla Grant, who has recently started her first year at Windygoul Primary School, is raising money for classmate Ollie Porter.

Orla wants to raise money to help Ollie, who suffers from hydrocephalus and epilepsy, and as a result is unable to walk.

And Orla’s mum Kirsty told the Courier she was delighted with her daughter’s kind-hearted nature.

“She’s very kind and taking it all in her stride – she doesn’t think of it as a big deal, she just think she’s just helping one of her friends, which is very nice,” she said.

Orla wants to raise money so that Ollie can use an ‘upsee’, which is a harness that will allow him to stand and walk properly.

And to raise the money, Orla will take part in a sponsored walk on November 16, crossing the Forth Road Bridge, as well as holding an open day the previous weekend (November 8) with baking for sale, a raffle, and a number of other games for youngsters to enjoy.

Little Laughs will also be in attendance to perform face painting, balloon modelling and glitter tattoos.

The open day will take place on November 8 between 1pm and 4pm at the East Lothian Co-op Bowling Club in the town.

Meanwhile, there are about 30 people already signed up to take part in the walk, which gets under way at 11am on Sunday, November 16 at the bridge.

Orla will also donate any additional money to the Child Brain Injury Trust, who were the beneficiaries of her Ice Bucket Challenge in the summer.

And their fundraising efforts will be aided by the parent council at the school, who will donate 50p of every ticket, priced £2, that they sell for their upcoming Hallowe’en disco.

The upsee costs in the region of £300, and Kirsty is optimistic they will be able to raise the funds required to help Ollie.

And Ollie’s mum, also Kirsty, is delighted by Orla’s fundraising efforts.

She told the Courier: “Orla’s fundraising for Ollie is so generous and it is even more special as Orla is a very special friend for Ollie and has been since they were in nursery together.

“When we go out as a family, Ollie needs to go in his buggy as is not able to walk far and it is very tiring for him. We also like to go for beach walks but this is very difficult as the buggy sinks into the sand and his walking frame is far too heavy.

“The upsee will allow him to be able to walk on the sand with us and enjoy family fun.” Donations can be made to Orla’a Justgiving page, www.justgiving.com/kirsty-grant5