ALLISON Williams promised her son Daniel she would be at the US court hearing to decide his future.

Thanks to the kindness of Evening Press readers, it is a promise she is going to keep.

Allison flew to the States today, her trip funded by readers touched by her and Daniel's plight. The next step is a meeting with her American attorney.

There are more obstacles to overcome before she can fulfil her dream to begin a new life with Daniel in York.

But now she is on her way to fight for that dream, and she takes with her our very best wishes.

Updated: 12:19 Friday, January 10, 2003