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Irish Mirror
National
Sophie Collins

GoFundMe page set up for 10-year-old Irish girl in need of life-changing surgery to walk again

A GoFundMe page has been set up for a 10-year-old from Donegal who is in need of life-changing surgery.

The young girl has been “working tirelessly for the last 18 months and has gone from being a full-time wheelchair user to using a walker,” her family said before adding: “She has always done it with a smile and never gives up”.

Caoimhe was born with Cerebral Palsy which has mainly affected her legs and now has the chance to undergo a surgery known as SDR - “which will relieve the spasticity in her legs through spinal surgery”.

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The GoFundMe page goes on to say: “She has officially been accepted as a great candidate by world-renowned Surgeon Dr. T. S. Park in St Louis Children's Hospital, Missouri for this life-changing surgery SDR (Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy).

“This surgery will relieve the everyday pain she experiences and help her immensely in progressing toward her milestones and, her big wish, walking independently.

“This surgery, post-op therapy, and hard work will allow Caoimhe to walk unassisted and pain-free”.

The downside is that the surgery is not available in Ireland and is not funded by the HSE, so her friends and family are working to raise funds for the expensive treatment.

“We have had to fight for all services since Caoimhe was born we have been self-funding all her treatments.

“We now face one final task to give Caoimhe a fighting chance to have the best quality of life that she deserves.

“I know these are challenging times for everyone and we would be eternally grateful if you could help us in any way that you can”.

The organisers thanked all of the donors for their help so far as they reach nearly €31,500 of a €150,000 goal.

If you would like to help little Caoimhe in her journey to wellness, you can donate by clicking here.

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