Family to run NYC marathon in Michael’s memory

The brother of a cystic fibrosis boy who died on his fifth birthday is to run the New York City marathon to raise funds for a much needed inpatient facility for children with the condition.

Michael Burke from Shanagarry, Co Cork, lost his fight for life on Sept 5 having been diagnosed with leukaemia.

Now, his brother John, 22, his uncle Ian Thomas, and cousins Matthew Thomas, and Andrew Thomas, are taking on the marathon challenge, next month, in memory of Michael.