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BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Quadruple amputee Lily McGarry thanks charity for support
A quadruple amputee from Jersey has thanked a limb-loss charity for helping her feel less alone during her recovery McGarry, 23, had amputations after getting Jersey Limb Difference Support Group dedicated its inaugural 5km (3.2 mile) walk on Monday to Lily as a show of support and solidarity to said: "I just want to say a massive thank you for organising this event. I hope it provides a safe place for people to come and meet to make new friends and feel supported in their limb loss journeys." She added: "It's made me feel like I'm not alone during my recovery process so thank you again."At the beginning of May, a 10km (6.4 mile) run was held for Lily - and islanders showed support in April by wearing orange to help raise awareness of limb loss.
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Jersey walk dedicated to quadruple amputee Lily McGarry
A 5km walk supporting a limb loss charity has been dedicated to a woman who had all four limb amputated earlier this McGarry, 23, from Jersey, had the amputations after getting Murray, the founder of Jersey Limb Difference Support Group said members were passionate about making their inaugural event a show of support and solidarity for her. He said: "Everyone wanted to show support for Lily... and it germinated into a real passion to do this. The enthusiasm in that room was so palpable and emotional." Mr Murray said: "Immediately there was an empathy for this amazing young lady who is going through the trial of a lifetime, and what we can do is show some solidarity and support for her in her challenge."He set up the Jersey Limb Difference Support Group earlier this month having lost a leg to cancer 13 years ago. The Walk of Support for Lily begins at 11:00 BST opposite the Grand Hotel in St Helier and finishes at St Aubin's group said everyone was welcome to join, including those using disability scooters, wheelchairs or walking Murray said: "We want Lily to know that she's not alone... there is life after limb loss, and there's a community here that stands with her as she navigates this journey."While the walk is not a fundraiser, Greg described it as "a symbol of support, resilience, and hope".
