THE mother of murdered toddler James Bulger celebrated the launch of a charity single to raise money for a home for bullied children on Merseyside.
The single – which went on sale yesterday – is a version of Michael Jackson’s Heal the World. He gave permission for the song to be used before his death in June.
Mrs Fergus, 42, said: “I’m thrilled to bits with the record and it’s a great way to continue James’s memory.”
The first James Bulger House is due to open in early 2010. It will be the fourth in a UK network of Red Balloon Learner Centres, which support victims of bullying who are missing out on their education.
Head teacher Tracy Doran said that demand for the 15 places at the centre was so great that they were looking to open two more on Merseyside.
Denise, who will be a support worker at the new facility, said: “There’s a real need for something like this. I didn’t realise how many kids were being bullied and treated this way.”
