Pictured: James O'Mara, image taken from relative's open social media account
Re: A young rugby player died just a week after being diagnosed with leukaemia.
James O'Mara, 13, was a happy and healthy schoolboy but suddenly complained of feeling unwell.
His family thought he had a sickness bug but tests showed James had acute myloid leukaemia.
He battled the illness for just a week before dying at Birmingham Children's Hospital surrounded by his heartbroken family.more »
Pictured: James O'Mara, image taken from relative's open social media account
Re: A young rugby player died just a week after being diagnosed with leukaemia.
James O'Mara, 13, was a happy and healthy schoolboy but suddenly complained of feeling unwell.
His family thought he had a sickness bug but tests showed James had acute myloid leukaemia.
He battled the illness for just a week before dying at Birmingham Children's Hospital surrounded by his heartbroken family.
His aunt Amanda Tanner, 41, said: "He was always laughing, joking and smiling - he didn't see the point in homework.
"He loved being outside doing anything that could be adventurous. « less