Fundraiser for young Tipperary jockey after life-changing spinal injury
21-year old Kaitlyn Ryan recently suffered a life-changing injury
A 21-year-old amateur jockey from Tipperary is facing a long and uncertain road ahead after suffering a life-changing spinal cord injury in a freak accident while out horse riding.
Kaitlyn Ryan is currently receiving treatment for her injuries and is expected to remain under medical care and rehabilitation for the foreseeable future.
The promising young jockey will now face significant changes to her lifestyle as she adapts to her new circumstances and works towards regaining as much independence as possible.
The full extent of the impact the injury will have on Kaitlyn's future remains unknown, but she faces a lengthy period of treatment, rehabilitation and adjustment.
The injury has also placed a considerable financial burden on Kaitlyn and her family, with significant costs expected as they make the necessary arrangements to support her in the years ahead.
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been established to help Kaitlyn and her family meet some of the substantial financial costs associated with her treatment, rehabilitation and the changes that will be required as she adapts to life following her injury.
Family, friends and members of the local community are being asked to support the fundraiser, with donations of any amount welcomed.
Those who are unable to donate can also support Kaitlyn and her family by sharing the GoFundMe appeal.