amputee

Thousands raised for Dublin girl who lost all four of her limbs

Thousands raised for Dublin girl who lost all four of her limbs

An incredibly brave girl. Over €190,000 has been raised for an incredible Dublin girl who suffered a life-altering event when all four of her limbs were amputated. 12-year-old Sophie Lanigan has been praised by both her loved ones and the public for being so brave during such a harrowing time. Sophie needed a quadruple amputation […]

3 years ago

Saoirse Ruane’s mum shares hopeful update after she gets her first blade

Saoirse Ruane’s mum shares hopeful update after she gets her first blade

“We couldn’t be prouder” Saoirse Ruane’s mother has shared a hopeful update about her daughter. Earlier this month, her mum Roseanna confirmed her daughter got her first blade. The young girl had a week-long trial for her new prosthetic, but her mum said it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Sharing an update on their Instagram page, […]

4 years ago

Fundraiser launched to help Ballyfermot amputee get life-changing surgery

Fundraiser launched to help Ballyfermot amputee get life-changing surgery

“I had the bones of an 80-year-old, and I was only 37” A Ballyfermot woman has launched a fundraiser to help her get life-changing surgery. Caroline became an above-the-knee amputee in 2018, but her dream is to walk again. “One morning in 2002 I woke up and couldn’t lift my leg out of the bed. […]

4 years ago