Four young boys who lost both of their parents within just months of each other are desperate for help to buy their family home.
Padraig and Elaine Clifford tragically passed away within mere months of each other after both battling cancer, leaving behind their four sons Patrick, 21, Jack, 14, Andrew, eight, and Connor, five.
In January, 46-year-old Padraig, from Kerry, died after facing a battle with cancer.
Five months earlier, his wife Elaine sadly died from the same illness, just one day before her 41st birthday, The Mirror reports.
The lads have launched a GoFundMe campaign to purchase their rented property in Milltown in order to help "secure their future".
The fundraiser has already raised almost £30,000 out of its £70,000 goal.
The organisers write: "Patrick 21, Jack 14, Andrew 8 and Conor 5 lost both their parents to cancer in the space of five months.
"This heartbreaking story has touched many people near and far, it has left the community of Milltown in disbelief that this could happen to one family in such a short space of time.
"In May 2021 the boys' mom, Elaine, was diagnosed with stage four cancer, after a short time and a big fight, she lost her battle to cancer on August 28, 2021, leaving behind her heartbroken husband Padraig and her beloved boys.
"Padraig found it very difficult to come to terms with the loss of his soulmate, his amazing wife and mother to their four beautiful boys.
"Padraig tried to get on with life as best he could with the great help of family and friends who rallied around him.
"Little did Padraig know when he felt unwell in December 2021 that he too had cancer.
"He was admitted to University Hospital Kerry on January 17, 2022, and following tests he was diagnosed with aggressive cancer.
"Padraig fought hard to keep his promise to beautiful wife Elaine to look after their boys but unfortunately lost his battle to cancer eight days later on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 surrounded by his loving family and friends."
They added: "The boys now reside in the rented family home in Milltown; this fundraiser is being set up to raise enough money to allow the Clifford boys to purchase their family home and secure their future.
"Any donations to help the Clifford boys reach their goal of owning their own home would be very much appreciated.
"The Clifford family are extremely grateful for the kindness and generosity they have received during this very difficult time."
If you wish to donate to the GoFundMe campaign, click here.
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