'He should still be here with us'- Kilkenny family raising awareness after losing son
12-year-old boy from Kilkenny tragically lost his life to asthma in 2024
Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions in Ireland, yet 50% of people with asthma do not have their condition under control, according to Irish Asthma Society.
12-year-old Cory from Kilkenny tragically lost his life due to an asthma attack back in 2024 and his family are raising awareness on how fatal the health issue can be.
In a fundraiser called ‘Waterford Viking Marathon for Cory’, Erica, Cory’s mother said: “This is my son, Cory. At just 12 years old, he had the biggest heart and a laugh that was so infectious, you couldn't help but laugh along with him.
“He was a "big kid" who was happiest when he was gaming whether he was on his PS5, exploring on his VR, or caught up in YouTube.
“Cory was cheeky funny, a little bit shy, and full of life. He should still be here with us today, but we lost him far too soon to an acute asthma attack.
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“In his honour, Cory is now the face of our fundraiser for the Asthma Society of Ireland. We want to make sure every child has the chance to grow up safely. We are raising money for research and awareness so that no other family has to feel this heartbreak”.
“He was our gamer, our hero, and we miss him every single day”.
The fundraiser has accumulated nearly €4,000 so far and can be found at the link here.
Cory’s uncle Mark and aunt Christine are taking part in the Waterford Viking Marathon — Mark is running the full marathon, while Christine is taking on the 10K.
In light of this, Asmtha society of Ireland posted a statement to their social media which said: “No parent should have to endure the loss of a child.
“Our hearts go out to the family of 12-year-old Cory, whose story is a devastating reminder of the impact asthma can have on families and communities.
“We are deeply grateful to Christine and Mark for their courage, generosity and determination to create something positive in Cory’s memory. We remember Cory and stand with his family and everyone affected by asthma”.
For more information on asthma, you can find so at Irish Asthma Society website.