The final touches are almost in place for one man’s dying wish to marry his soulmate.

With just the last few pieces needing to come together Joel Gray wishes are finally about to come true.

He was first diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia T cell – a rare and aggressive form of cancer – in 2012 at just 17 and after years of treatment, was told twice that it had returned.

Since, the community got behind him thousands have been raised to help and people are doing everything they can to show their support for him.

Just last week Joel was over the moon that they only need a few little things to check off his list for a dream wedding.

But, he needed to find some transport, is a special plea he asked if anyone could help.

With dozen of people offering to help he has been inundated with offers and Anne Hool from Imperial Carriages Carlisle has offered the use of her horse and carriage.

She said:”When I saw them appeal I just really wanted to help any way I could.

“He is from the area and some of our family members know him. It just felt like the right thing to do.”

When Joel was told about the kind offer he couldn’t believe how many people have taken the time to help him.

He has special thanks for every person who has taken the time to offer their services or even donate to hep him complete some of his dreams.

As it stands more than £8,000 has been raise and Joel estimate about £3,000 has been raised by a friend David McKnight who organised a motorbike ride out.

Joel said: “I just can’t believe how many people are helping me, Friends family and strangers. I want to thank everyone of them.

“If we get the transport arranged it will be amazing, I just want it to be perfect. I know it will be difficult to get to the wedding but having the horse and carriage would be perfect. “

In the last few weeks Motorbike ride outs have been arrange, bike-a-thons and many more collections have been set up.

He said: “I’m so grateful for everyone who has donated and the people who still are. It’s going too a amazing places at the end of my life.”