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This Christmas, we remember Cory

Cory was just 12 years old when he died from an asthma attack on 2 November 2024. 

He was a warm, kind boy who could be shy at first, but once he got to know you, he was full of chat and laughter. Gaming was his great passion. His room was filled with games and gaming equipment, and he idolised his uncle, who shared his love of gaming. 

Cory was a much-loved son, brother, and nephew. He had his whole life ahead of him. 

Cory had asthma from the age of three. He knew his inhalers well and was careful about taking them. After almost a year without an asthma attack, his mum, Erica, was beginning to hope that his asthma might be improving. 

“They told us he might grow out of it by the time he was 12 or 13, but he never made it that far.” 

On the afternoon of 1 November, Cory left home with his PlayStation to spend the night at his dad’s house. 

As he left, he said to his mum: 

“See you tomorrow, love you!” 

He never came home. 

There had been no coughing or wheezing that day. Later that evening, Cory was rushed to hospital. When Erica arrived, doctors and nurses were desperately trying to resuscitate her son. 

“Is there any hope?” 

Cory died the following day. 

“I just don’t understand how it happened so quickly.” 

Erica has chosen to share their story because she wants other families to understand just how serious asthma can be. 

“People just don’t take it seriously,” she says. 

This Christmas, you can join Every Child, Every Breath: help us build an Ireland where children with asthma can live full, healthy lives, and where no child dies from asthma. Your gift supports the work that helps make that future possible 

We provide trusted information, expert advice, education, and practical support to people with asthma and their families. We also campaign for better asthma education, services, and care. 

Your donation can help us reach more families with the support and information they need, while continuing our work to improve asthma care for children and adults across Ireland. 

Nothing can change what happened to Cory. But by listening to Erica’s message and helping us continue our work, we can honour his memory and help other families find the support they need. 

Please donate this Christmas. Every Child, Every Breath. Help us make it possible.