More than a decade on, Malachi loves singing and spending time outdoors.
“He’s been defying that list of negatives ever since, not to say he isn’t affected – he’s severely affected,” Lewis said.
Malachi has epilepsy, cerebral palsy affecting his whole body, severely impaired sight and is paralysed on his left side.
But he has learnt to talk, is “phenomenally quick” scooting on his bottom, and eats pureed foods, Lewis said.
“He’s very adventurous, loves a theme park; he lives life at 100mph and he’s done that since he was little.”