Tipperary family appeals for help as daughter requires life saving treatment in England

Amy Coffey, a nine-year-old girl from Moneygall, will soon travel to the UK for a bone marrow transplant after being diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder that has caused bone marrow failure.

Amy is the daughter of Liam and Aisling Coffey, originally from Moneygall and Gurtagarry, and has an older sister, Rachel, who is 11.

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Since birth, Amy has been under the care of CHI (formerly Crumlin) and Portiuncula hospitals, requiring surgery shortly after she was born.

She had been in good health for many years, but her condition changed in June 2024, when she was admitted to hospital on her ninth birthday with new symptoms.

She spent much of the summer in and out of hospital undergoing tests, blood work, and several blood and platelet transfusions.

In July, doctors confirmed the diagnosis of a rare bone marrow failure syndrome. Her treatment is now being coordinated through the HSE, and she is scheduled to begin care at the Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne later this month.

Treatment will include chemotherapy followed by a bone marrow transplant. The family expects to spend between six and thirteen weeks in Newcastle during the procedure and recovery. Amy will likely remain in the hospital through her tenth birthday.

While the medical costs are covered by the HSE, the Coffey family will face other significant expenses such as travel, accommodation, and loss of income during their time abroad.

Further care will be required in Ireland following her return, though details of that stage are not yet known.

“Amy has faced these challenges bravely,” her parents said through the GoFundMe page. “We are very thankful for any support that can be given and will be forever grateful.”

A fundraising page has been set up to help cover the non-medical expenses related to Amy’s treatment and recovery. You can access the page by clicking here or on the following link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-amy-coffeys-journey?attribution_id=sl:9494e9b9-b78e-4dcd-bd49-53105c9a470d&lang=en_US&ts=1746773690&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_c-amp14_t2&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=whatsapp&v=amp14_t2