A council candidate who suffers from a rare disease that is often fatal in childhood is fighting for an accessible park gate to be reopened.
Joe McCauley, 30, survived a major seizure and stroke like symptoms in 2019, which saw him black out and end up in hospital for a month.
Pointing out it was a “miracle” that he made it, the former political worker described not being able to breathe or speak and being rushed to A&E. He was eventually diagnosed with Leigh disease last year, which impacts his, speech, coordination and ability to walk.
