Our guest this week is James Burch, of Georgetown, Grand Cayman, who is a corporate law partner at Walkers, amateur boxer and single father of three young boys, including one with global developmental delays.

James was born and raised in Chelton, England.  After obtaining his education and becoming a lawyer he has worked overseas in Hong Kong and Grand Cayman. 

James and his x-wife, Gemma, were married for 9 years before divorcing seven years ago and are the proud parents of three boys: Charlie (10), Harry (12) and Archie (14), who suffered brain damage at the time of his birth and who has global developmental delays.

There were complications with Archie's birth that required he be medevacked to Miami for emergency surgery, so on a moments notice, James joined Archie on the flight to Miami and didn't return to Grand Cayman for three years. 

James' story is a reminder, that "in the blink of an eye" life as you know it can end.  There's was a surreal experience and very fortunately Archie is a miracle child. 

We also learn about James' interest in boxing, which is leading to his first professional fight in Colombia, in May at age 48.

It's an inspiring story about a father's commitment to his children and overcoming adversity all on this week's episode SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.

Show Notes -
Phone/WhatsApp – 1-345-926-9588
Email – [email protected]
LinkedIn –  https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-burch-42041510/
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/

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