James Bulger's brother has made a public appearance for the first time - helping his mum open a holiday home dedicated to the memory of the murdered toddler.
Denise Fergus, along with son Michael, 17, cut the ribbon to officially launch a £28,000 mobile home in memory of James.
Now complete with a luxury decking patio and proudly bearing the name 'James Bulger House', it will provide holidays for families who have children needing a morale boost or deserving a reward.
Proud Denise said: "I'm so happy to be able to finally open this house in James' honour.
"It's been a long process, but could not have done it without the fantastic support we have received. It's a dream come true.
"The aim is to help heal lives that have been damaged and to reward youngsters who have done good things for the community or other people.
"If it can help put a smile on the faces of a few children then all the effort will be worthwhile."
Denise launched her new charity, the James Bulger Memorial Trust, in January with the aim of providing breaks for deserving children.
And in a record time of under six months Denise has seen her dream turn into reality.
With a cash target of £50,000 needed to acquire a suitable destination it looked like being a long slog to make it happen.
But then a surprise Godsend came when a well-wisher learned about the charity, through media publicity, and offered to donate a nearly-new static home.
Thrilled Denise set-about finding the right location for the 6-berth static caravan and has seen it moved to the luxurious Ribby Hall Village, near Blackpool.
It has meant a period of frenetic activity for Denise, and her husband Stuart who have done most of the hands-on work to make the caravan ready for visitors.
Helped by their three sons Michael, 17, Thomas, 12, and Leon 11, they have toiled to ensure the home is refurbished,re-equipped and put in order to the highest standards.
Among those who will benefit are those who have fallen victim to crimes of violence, serious bullying or hate crime.
Breaks are also be offered to youngsters who have made positive contributions to society or demonstrated exemplary good behaviour in their community.
Two-year-old James was abducted from a shopping centre and murdered on a railway line in Liverpool, by Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, then aged 10, on 12th February 1993.
This year, on 16th March, Denise marked what should have been James' 21st birthday with family gathering around her son's grave at the Kirkdale Cemetery, Liverpool.
That was followed days later by the "Race For James" - her charity's first fund-raiser and a celebration of the youngster so cruelly robbed of life at such a tender age.
Denise, 41, said: "I promised James after he was killed that I would always fight for justice and do my best to keep his memory alive.
"He was such a wonderful, loving and cheerful little boy and not a day goes by that I don't think of him and I cherish the memories of his short happy life.
"All my boys are different and have their own personalities but I have no doubt James would have grown-up much like my eldest boy Michael.
"I'm proud of all my sons and it's sad that James was taken away so callously at the age of two.
"He should be in the prime of his life now. I think how he might have been going to university or maybe working and thinking about starting a family.
"I'm sure he would have been a credit to us all, but that is not to be, so we are doing our best to ensure that good things are done in James' name."
Housewife Denise, who lives in Kirkby, Merseyside, said she was determined to see James Bulger House used to reward children who miss-out on official help.
Said Denise: "All too often it's young criminals and delinquents who get all the help and attention.
"There are all kinds of scheme and officials like probation officers and social workers bend over backwards to help them.
"But I think it's time to do something positive for young victims of crime and the downright good and deserving kids who all to often get taken for granted and overlooked.
"Almost every day it seems we hear of some horrible crime that has been committed by children on children.
"When kids are being victimised and brutalised we have got to take a stand against it and say 'enough is enough'.
"Children should be entitled to their childhood. It should be the happiest time of their lives not a living hell like it is for some victims.
"By providing holidays for children we hope it will go some way to help them feel valued and appreciated."
Denise also offered a vote of thanks to the donor of the static caravan has asked to remain anonymous.
Added Denise: "Seeing 'James Bulger House' become a reality has certainly given me boost.
"It was tremendously generous of her and it means we can start helping children much sooner than I dared to hope when I started the new charity in January.
"This is the only real, tangible memorial to James and we aim to carry on from here to do more good works in his name."
Denise's electrician husband Stuart, has devoted many hours to organising the transfer of the mobile home from Southport and kitting it out on its new site.
Added Stuart: "We were determined that the place should be perfect condition since it bears James' name and I'm pleased to say that we have pulled it off in record time.
"I'd like to thank the shops and businesses who made donations to help us equip the place to a high standard. It's a little gem and the Ribby Hall is a wonderful destination.
"We owe debt of gratitude to the operators of the site who've been very supportive and gave us a great deal of help in re-siting the caravan.
"Now starts the really hard work in deciding who should benefit and enjoy a week's holiday at James Bulger House.
"But it is going to be a real pleasure helping deserving children and their families.
"We have already learned a lot in running the charity to date and we will carry on from here to keep doing good work 'for James'."
The first guests will be taking up their places very soon but the JBMT are inviting applications from other deserving candidates for holidays in 2010/11.
Professionals, friends or members of a child's family may also make nominations. Details may be obtained from the web site www.forjames.org
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