A 27-year-old Mayo woman is recovering from serious injuries sustained in a cycling accident last October. Geraldine Lavelle, Tullycommons, Castlebar, suffered a spinal fracture that left her paralysed from her chest down. Having spent several weeks in the Mater Hospital in Dublin, where she underwent major surgeries on her neck and spine, she is currently in the National Rehabilitation Hospital undergoing intensive rehabilitation. A major fundraising campaign has now been launched to raise money for Geraldine’s recovery. Geraldine is very keen to continue maintaining an active sports life and despite undergoing intensive rehabilitation. She has consistently achieved beyond expectations of her medical and physiotherapy team. She is achieving strides well above any medical expectations. Geraldine’s number one goal is to walk again one day. To achieve this, Geraldine and her family are looking into innovative treatments and procedures internationally, which could further enhance her mobility and recovery. Family and friends of Geraldine have launched a special fundraising campaign. The first event will be a social night called ‘A Mid-Summer’s Night Party for Geraldine’. It takes place on June 21st at 9.00p.m. in the Welcome Inn Hotel, Castlebar. For further information on this visit their Facebook page: facebook/thegeraldinelavelletrust All contributions are greatly appreciated and will go directly toward Geraldine’s recovery and rehabilitation.
Posted on: Mon, 09 Jun 2014 10:42:51 +0000
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