By Mark McGoldrick
IN May 2021, the people of Fermanagh were touched when then three-year old James Cox took part in a mammoth walking challenge to raise money for the Children’s Heartbeat Trust.
Shortly after he was born, James was diagnosed with a hole in his heart, along with several other abnormalities and problems to his major organ.
His condition deteriorated and the Mulleek-native was whipped across the water to London where he had to undergo major open-heart surgery.
Thankfully, after several months and years of treatment at various hospitals and support from non-profit organisations, James recovered from his condition.
In May, the little inspiration completed a ‘Mile a Day in May’ fundraiser and he raised a staggering £6,361 for the organisation.
Twelve months on, his mother, Terina Cox, took part in a ‘Mile a Day in May’ walk, with the simple aim to say ‘thank you’ to the people of Fermanagh for their support.
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