Regular Lismore App readers may remember the plight of Henry Boothroyd, a happy nearly 3-year-old Coraki boy who suffers from a rare condition called Congenital Femoral Deficiency (CFD), which is a deformity in the ball and socket joint of the hip.

The result of the deformity is that one leg is longer than the other, and each year the difference gets larger. In March this year, the difference was 10.5 centimetres. By the time Henry becomes an adult, it will be 23 centimetres.

There are no surgical options in Australia at this stage for Henry to correct the deformity. Amputation is offered due to the complexities of CFD.

However, Henry's parents, Stephen and Hannah, researched two overseas procedures that are achieving great outcomes for people suffering from CFD.

(Henry at two and a half in February this year. Photo: supplied)

The first is a SUPERhip procedure in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, in February 2026, while the second is a series of three leg lengthening procedures in Florida, USA, two years later.

The SUPERhip surgery is basically a hip reconstruction to correct the deformity and put a stop to the deformity coming back. Essentially, it lays the framework to begin the lengthening procedure.

As you can imagine, the cost for these overseas medical procedures is extremely high, namely $570,000.

The Boothroyds have been holding various fundraising events and receiving donations from the community to help achieve the ultimate goal.

The last fundraiser was in April this year, a concert at the Lismore Workers Club featuring Shannon and Blake Noll and local musician Luke Vasella.

"We had 390 people attend the concert, and between the ticket sales and the auctions, we raised forty-four grand," Stephen Boothroyd told the Lismore App, "Which got us over the line for the Abu Dhabi surgery, which is going to cost $215,000."

"As it stands, we just ticked over the $300,000 mark. So, we're building already towards Henry having his first lengthening surgery in a few years' time in Florida."

The Boothroyds' next fundraising activity is for golfers and anyone who would like to help and have some fun.

The CFD Foundation Charity Golf Day will take place at the Lismore Golf Club on Sunday, October 26.

The format will be the popular four-person ambrose, and the cost is $50 per player.

"People just register on the day with their team of four, and from 11 o'clock on Sunday, the 26th of October, and we'll do a shotgun tee off at 12. Then we're going to continue at Two Mates Brewery from five o'clock with dinner, drinks and a raffle and prize presentations from six.

"Hopefully, we'll build on what we did last year. I think we raised about eight grand last year, but this year we're asking for hole sponsors and major sponsors. We've had Haymans Electrical join us with two grand as a major sponsor.

"With our hole sponsors, we're asking for local businesses to donate $300, and we list them and give them a shout-out as a hole sponsor."

Stephen said there is no registration; people rock up to the Lismore Golf Course at 11am for a free barbecue and soft drinks, then tee up from 12pm.

Last year, 107 participated, and this year, Stephen is hoping for 150 to 200 participants.

With no registration, save the date at this stage; Sunday, October 26 from 11am at the Lismore Golf Club, 1 Barham Street, Lismore.

In the meantime, having achieved the first surgery goal in Abu Dhabi, the Boothroyds are organising one more MRI for Henry, passports and a further phone call with the surgeon to lock in an exact date, so flights and hotel can be booked.

"We'll be in Abu Dhabi for between three and six weeks while Henry recovers. He'll likely need to be in a wheelchair for a little bit. He'll be in a cast, we're not sure for how long, and then we'll have to navigate how we get back to Australia. If he needs to lie down, if we need to book a row of three seats, or something like that. We are pretty keen to get back," Stephen said.

"It's a really long surgery, but with a relatively quick recovery. So, we're hoping that after six weeks, he can get going again."

The Details of the CFD Foundation Charity Golf Day

Locations: Lismore Golf Club, 1 Barham St, Lismore

Two Mates Brewery, 7 Engine St, South Lismore from 6pm

Start with BBQ Lunch at 11am, ready for midday shotgun tee-off

Format is 4 person Ambrose event (with handicaps)

Registration & ticket details - Register on the day, $200 for a Team of 4 OR Individual Registrations $50 each

Cart Hire - Golf Carts can be booked through the Golf Club by calling 02 6621 2255. Note, limited numbers, book early.

Team & Individual Events - Net team score (1st, 2nd & 3rd), Longest Drive (men and women) and Nearest the Pins

Dinner and drinks from 5pm at Two Mates Brewery, followed by presentation of golf and raffle prizes from 6pm.

For enquiries, please call Stephen Boothroyd on 0450509186 or email cfdfoundation@outlook.com

All proceeds go to The Henry James Fund, which will provide limb-reconstructive surgery overseas for Henry Boothroyd. To learn more, please visit www.cfdfoundation.com.au