Fundraiser ongoing for Tipperary child injured in hit and run accident last month

A fundraising campaign is ongoing following a hit and run incident that occurred near Killoscully last month where four-year old Amber Healy was seriously injured. 

Amber was conveyed to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of serious injuries following the incident and then transferred to Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street where she now remains undergoing her recovery.

Amber's neighbour Karyn McCaffrey set up a GoFundMe campaign to help assist Amber's parents as they will be staying with Amber 24/7 whilst she recovers over the coming months.

In her post on the GoFundMe page, Karyn said "Little Amber, just 4 years old, was seriously injured in a devastating accident on the Killoscully Road. For a heart-wrenching period, her parents and four siblings feared the worst, uncertain if Amber would pull through. Against all odds, Amber is fighting bravely, but her path to recovery will be long and will require extensive rehabilitation. During this time, her parents will need to remain by her side in Temple Street Hospital for an extended period.

"No one ever wants to be in their shoes, and I am raising funds to support the family and try to ease their financial burden by helping with their living and travel expenses as Amber receives the critical care she needs. Any contribution, big or small, will help ease the burden during this incredibly difficult time. All funds will go directly to Vivian and Ger to help with their on-going and upcoming expenses.

"Please note any funds not used in Ambers care will be donated by the family to Temple Street Hospital."

A link to the GoFundMe page can be found here.