THE search for a stem cell donor for a brave Basildon boy with leukaemia has gained celebrity recognition.

Micky Bennett, 11, was diagnosed with T Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in July.

The Echo reported in October that this form of cancer was particularly aggressive and treatment is limited, with mum Lisa taking him to hospital after he slept for 24 hours non-stop.

Now, Micky’s parents’ campaign to raise awareness and find a stem cell donor, titled “Fight like Micky” has attracted attention from Tottenham Spurs Football Club and British rap artist Stormzy.

Spurs and England footballer Harry Kane sent signed photos from the club to Micky, with Stormzy coming to visit him in person at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Additionally, the independent record label 4frontrecords has released a charity single by Essex based singer D-Saro titled “Fight Like Micky”.

Micky’s mum Lisa Hicks has been overwhelmed with the support, but a match is yet to be found.

She said: “Micky is an incredible young man, and he’s happy all the time, considering what he’s going through its amazing. I don’t know how he does it.

“The support from people, the events that are being put on, the launch of the single, Stormzy’s visit, has been absolutely wonderful.

“Micky is still having five days of chemotherapy a week, and as it stands his dad is due to be his stem cell donor, but it’s a 50/50 chance as he’s only a 50 per cent match.”

Before becoming ill this year, Micky, from Pitsea, was a keen motorcross rider, riding for MJB Autos, and came in second place in the Mini Bike British Championships in 2016.

He attended Maple Grove School in Pitsea and was due to start at Basildon Academy this year, but has not been able to attend due to his illness.

A fundraising page set up to help his family has raised more than £17,000.

Lisa added: “His school, friends, family and the team at Tottenham Hotspur have been sensationally good and really supportive, we’re grateful for all the money raised, but the thing we need now is a stem cell donor, more than anything.

“Please consider registering, if just one more person signs up it could lead to his life being saved.”

To listen to the single, visit http://bit.ly/2Py8ZKI.

If you’re between 16 and 30 years old and would like to register as a stem cell donor, visit www.anthonynolan.org, and if you’re aged over 31 visit www.dkms.org.uk.