Francesca Ketley walking with her 16-month-old son Issac near their home in Hull, East Yorkshire. 21-year-old Francesca, who was told her young son may never walk, has been given a lifeline by a generous charity who has provided her with a special harness so he can walk on her toes. See Ross Parry copy RPYWALK. A mum who was told her young son may never walk has been given a lifeline by a generous charity who has provided her with a special harness so he can walk on her TOES. Francesca Ketley, 21, gave birth to 16-month-old Issac four weeks early and she became concerned about his developmental milestones after a few months.