THE father of a boy with a 12 million-to-one condition is attempting to run 39 miles to Southend United’s football stadium to raise funds.

One-year-old Alfie Leggett, from Colchester, was born with Norrie Disease – a rare genetic disorder affecting males.

It causes blindness and hearing problems and can result in autism, slow development and seizures.

It has already caused him to go blind.

Next month his dad Tom will attempt to run from the Weston Homes Community Stadium to Southend United’s Roots Hall stadium to continue to raise funds for him.

The money raised will go towards Alfie's care.

He said he was feeling nervous but looks forward to having a seat at the end of the run to watch the game.

He said: “I’m feeling a bit apprehensive about this one but lots of people have called me up to offer their support and I am optimistic I can do it.”

He said he had no plan of action for the run, and will take each step as it comes.

He said: "I’m not planning to stop, I’m just going to take some time to walk and eat to get my strength back.

“I haven’t done anything like this before so I’m not sure how to approach it until it happens.

“I have been doing a lot of jogging so I feel much more prepared and I’m confident I can jog the first 15 miles.

“I hope to leave at 6am and be at the stadium before 3pm. It’s crazy.”

In December Alfie went to Detroit in the States to have a Vitrectomy, where scar tissue was removed from his retina.

Mr Leggett said the operation went very well but it is a matter of time before they find out how successful it was.

He said: “Only time will tell but he is healing well and everything went successfully.

“We just need to see how he holds up as we don’t know whether he is reacting to the operation or not. It’s difficult.”

He will be running the 39-mile journey on Saturday, February 6.

To donate, visit gofundme.com/alfiesvision.