The incredible bravery of a boy who nearly died from an infection that ate a hole in his chest
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukDon't miss a thing by getting the latest from the Manchester Evening News sent direct to your inbox A brave nine-year-old boy who almost died when a rare bacterial infection “ate” a hole in his chest has raised £15,000 for the children’s hospital that saved his life.
Charlie Cross and his younger brother Dexter, aged six, completed 100 burpees every day for a month, while dad Ben completed 360 per day, taking the total to 15,680 burpees in a month.
The challenge was the latest in a number of fundraising activities that have seen the Cross Family raise more than £15,000 for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity, with the funds being split between various departments where Charlie was treated.
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