THE WIFE of Liverpool fan Seán Cox has thanked supporters from around the world for their overwhelming goodwill in a Christmas message.
Martina Cox said the family had spent their first Christmas since the attack on her husband showing him messages of support from around the world.
Mr Cox, from Dunboyne, Co. Meath, suffered life-changing injuries when he was attacked near Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium in April.
Progress
“Our family used the time with Seán over Christmas to try and relay to him the public goodwill and support there has been for him over the eight months since his attack,” said Mrs Cox.
“We have shown him social media posts, press clippings and videos from fundraising events across Ireland, England and further afield, the GoFundMe page and the SupportSean.com website, letters and signed jerseys all in aid of Sean and his recovery.”
Mrs Cox said that her husband is making slow but steady progress and thanked the generosity of supporters, who have helped raise more than €1million.
“We spent a lot of time over Christmas with Seán in the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dun Laoghaire, where he is continuing to make progress,” said Mrs Cox.
“He no longer has a feeding tube so is starting to eat and drink again with the help of the wonderful nursing staff.
“Seán has some more words and is trying very hard to sing along to familiar songs; these are encouraging and proud steps for us all.”
Love and support
Despite facing another ‘battle’ in the coming year, Mrs Cox said the outpouring of support for her husband would carry them through.
“While it has been an exceptionally difficult time, what has helped me and the kids get through it has been the overwhelming goodwill of Seán’s family, friends, supporters and the general public,” she said.
“The Support Seán campaign has witnessed huge generosity and has raised €1.1million to date.
“People whom we have never met have been there for us in so many, many ways, alongside our family, friends and local community.
“While we have a battle ahead again in 2019, our burden is lightened by this love and support for Seán.
Thank you for everything you have done for Seán, our family and me during 2018.
“To the communities of Dunboyne, Dublin, Ireland, Liverpool and many other places across the world; to people who took part in events for Seán, organised fundraisers or donated online; to the child who sent five euro of their pocket money in an envelope to our house; we owe you a debt of gratitude.
“Thank you and Happy New Year.”
