Dexter’s legacy of light

SENSORY fun . . . the Dexter’s Light charity has funded specialist mobile equipment

A GRIEVING couple who lost their son to cot death when he was a year old, have turned their heartbreak into help for other children.

James Cook (37) and Gemma Littley (33), of Heys Farm, Moorside, created Dexter’s Light following their son’s death last May.

The couple agreed to let Dexter’s DNA be used for pioneering research, which showed he had a rare gene mutation that caused an irregular heartbeat.

They also successfully raised £15,000 for mobile sensory equipment, which can be transported to children’s centres, schools, nurseries and fun days.

Gemma, who gave birth to Dexter’s sister Tabitha five weeks ago, said: “The sensory equipment has been ordered and will be delivered in time for what would have been Dexter’s second birthday.

“We miss him so much and we are delighted to mark his birthday in such a special way.”


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