Romeo Cotton
October 2020
Romeo is 4 years old and has had a very tough year for someone so small.
At the beginning of the year Romeo had to have emergency surgery in hospital to have his appendix removed after it had ruptured. He was very brave and even tried telling the doctors his tummy didn’t hurt so he could go home.
Romeo missed his friends during lockdown, but made the most of it, spending time with his little brother. He missed his Dad, who was at the time deployed whilst serving in the RAF. Very sadly during the lockdown he also lost his Nan, which was really difficult for him to understand and a real shock.
During the summer there was then the disruption of moving house and starting a new school.
Romeo’s Mum told us “The way Romeo just takes everything in his stride, always with a cheeky smile on his face is really inspiring. He’s made lots of new friends as well as keeping in touch with his old friends. He’s had such a turbulent and tough year but is still lights up every room he enters.”
Louise Fetigan, founder of Little Troopers, said “Romeo has shown such bravery and resilience for someone so young. This year has been even more challenging for him and his family but he’s kept smiling and stayed strong through all of the ups and downs. What a little trooper!”
Romeo will receive a Little Troopers medal, certificate and special prize as part of his award. Well done Romeo, you’re a real Little Trooper
