The family and friends of a music student from Halifax, who has been diagnosed with cancer, have come together to make his dream of meeting his American idol come true.
Doctors told Ewan Gentle, 17, in April that he had mature T-cell lymphoma and that a cancerous tumour had wrapped around his spinal cord. He has since been in lockdown at Leeds General Infirmary with his dad by his side.
Ewan as a music student (L) and in lockdown at Leeds General Infirmary. Credit: ITV News
In a show of solidarity Ewan's stepmum and friends started the 'Ewan, you ROCK!' campaign.
They shaved off their heads for charity and have already raised more than £10,000 for Ewan to travel to America and meet rock guitar legend Steve Vai in his music studio.
Some of the cash will also go to the Teenage Cancer Trust.
More than £10,000 has already been raised by Ewan's family and friends by getting their heads shaved. Credit: ITV News
Since being in lockdown, Ewan has been sent a personal message by Steve Vai, who told Ewan he can visit him in his music studio when he is able to.
Steve Vai sent Ewan a personal video message
Following this message David Hirst spoke to Steve Vai: