Devastated family raise funds as they say final farewell to son after ‘living hell'
The devastated family of a 23-year-old Wicklow man are at his bedside in hospital waiting to say their final goodbyes as he remains on a ventilator, having suffered cardiac arrest on Saturday, which lead to a catastrophic brain injury.
Kian O'Neill is the son of Joanna and George and the beloved sibling of Macy, Georgie, Lily and James. He suffered cardiac arrest in the early hours of Saturday morning and was due to remain on a ventilator until Tuesday to allow all his friends and family to say goodbye.
Joanna has described her ordeal as a 'living hell', but will always cherish the close bond Kian formed with his family, especially his younger brothers and sisters.
23-year-old Kian O'Neill.
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Speaking from Kian's bedside on Tuesday afternoon, Joanna said: 'He lived a 100 years in his 23 years. He was beloved by us all, particularly his four siblings, as he was their absolute idol. He will also be badly missed by his wide circle of friends in Wicklow, Dublin, Manchester and London.'
Macy O'Neill has organised a GoFundMe, with the aim of raising €14,000. By noon on Tuesday the GoFundMe had already raised over €9,000.
Macy said: 'Kian is the beloved oldest sibling of four other children who will need all the possible support along with his parents, friends and wider family. We started the GoFundMe to help with funeral arrangements to give our larger than life, beautiful angel the send off he deserves and allow us to give the attention, love and support his bereaved siblings require.'
Anyone wishing to make a donation can do so by visiting www.gofundme.com/f/kian-oneill
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