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BreakingNews.ie
3 days ago
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Wexford man seriously injured after seven-storey fall from building in Lithuania
A Co Wexford man has been seriously injured after he fell seven storeys from a building in Lithuania. David 'Daithí' Manley from the village of Oulart has suffered multiple injuries including a spinal injury which has left him paralysed from the chest down as a result of the fall which occurred at 11am local time last Monday. Advertisement Mr Manley is currently in intensive care in a Lithuanian hospital after surviving the fall in which he sustained other serious injuries, including multiple fractures according to his sister Aoife. Ms Manley explained that his condition is 'not very good'. She continued: 'He (David) has a severed spinal cord, and has no movement (or) feeling from just below his chest line. That will not be coming back or improving.' She has described how her brother's breathing and lungs are not 'very good' and doctors are concerned he could develop pneumonia. '(Medical staff) are worried about his heart but have it under control at the minute. All (of the) bones that are fractured and broken will repair.' Advertisement But on a more positive note, Ms Manley added that her brother's 'mind is good (and) there's been no brain damage. He is chatting when he has energy and rest assured he is still managing to make some funny jokes.' Mr Manley is to undergo spinal surgery once his condition stabilises and doctors hope that he will be able to return to a hospital in Ireland in the coming weeks when his condition improves. A GoFundMe campaign, Help Get Daithí Home, has already raised almost €40,000. The funds will help cover medical bills, travel, and necessary adaptations to the family home in Wexford. The Vine Thai Restaurant in Wexford town, where Mr Manley previously worked said they 'are absolutely shocked and heartbroken' for their 'dear friend and past employee". Eoin Reynolds Cars Ltd continued: 'We were extremely shocked to hear of his accident.A proper gent and wishing him all the best from everyone here."
BBC News
4 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Mum and aunt to climb Mont Blanc in honour of 'amazing' Bel
The mum and the aunt of a young woman left paralysed in an accident are preparing to literally climb mountains for Young, from North Yorkshire, broke her neck when she fell from a climbing frame aged eight in 2010, and she was in hospital for nine the challenges she faced, Miss Young completed her full-time education, studied psychology at university and now works for the charity Spinal mother Vanessa and her aunt, Claire Topham, are set to complete a walking challenge in the Alps this week as they raise funds for the charity. Mrs Young, from Bishop Thornton, near Harrogate, said her daughter's accident had been "devastating" for their family, but she described her achievements since then as "amazing"."I'm beyond proud of Bel," she said. "She is an astounding person. She not only inspires us but a lot of people, her friends and the wider family around her as well."Starting on Thursday, Mrs Young and Ms Topham will be scaling three peaks in three days across the Mont Blanc massif on the borders of France, Italy and Switzerland. They will complete the gruelling climb with 14 other walkers, all of whom know someone with a spinal injury, which affects someone new every two hours in the Young, 55, added: "I'm taking one of Bel's headbands with me, which I'll wear every day. Just taking a bit of Bel up with me means she will definitely be with both of us all the time while we're doing it."Spinal Research funds work looking for a cure for paralysis, and Miss Young, who is now 23, told BBC Look North: "It gives me hope that one day there will be research that can improve my function and movement, and maybe even walk again. "It's a big challenge for them to take on. It's not going to be easy and I'm super proud of them for doing their bit to help people like me." Ms Topham, 57, said the walking challenge would be "nothing in comparison to what Bel has already dealt with"."Even I as a close family member don't fully appreciate what she goes through," she said."Doing a walk is a pertinent challenge for Spinal Research because the people affected by these injuries don't get that choice or chance, so we're very much doing it for them." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
The Independent
19-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Princess Eugenie on her ‘badge of honour' after childhood surgery
Princess Eugenie visited the Salisbury District Hospital location of Horatio's Garden, a charity that creates gardens for spinal injury patients. During the visit, she reflected on her own spinal surgery at age 12 to correct scoliosis, recalling the physical and emotional challenges of her recovery. Eugenie emphasised the importance of not being ashamed of the experience, including the surgical scar, which her mother, Sarah Ferguson, helped her view as a "badge of honour." The princess often offers support to parents of children undergoing similar surgeries, providing encouragement and reassurance. Eugenie balances her charity work with her role at Hauser & Wirth gallery and motherhood, citing her family's influence, particularly her grandmother, the late Queen, for instilling a strong sense of duty.
The Independent
19-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Princess Eugenie reflects on her scoliosis diagnosis and spinal surgery
Princess Eugenie has opened up about her childhood scoliosis surgery while visiting a hospital in support of patients with spinal injuries. The 35-year-old royal, a patron of Horatio's Garden, which creates peaceful garden spaces for spinal injury patients, visited the charity's Salisbury District Hospital location this week. 'Horatio's Garden's mission is to reach every spinal injuries unit in the UK. I'm happy to be on that journey with them. It needs to happen,' she told the Telegraph. Princess Eugenie - who is 12th in line to the throne - then reflected on her own surgery at age 12 and recalled her recovery at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, where she spent 10 days on her back after surgeons inserted titanium rods into her spine to correct curvature caused by scoliosis. 'I couldn't get out of bed or do anything for myself', she said, adding that she felt 'very embarrassed' ahead of the operation and later struggled with the emotional impact of post-surgery care. It was four months before she was able to return to school. She also spoke about the emotional impact of surgery, recalling how it was her mother, Sarah, Duchess of York, who helped her see her surgical scar as a 'badge of honour'. Eugenie said: 'She'd (Sarah) turn me around and say, 'my daughter is superhuman, you've got to check out her scar'.' At her 2018 wedding, Eugenie wore a dress that revealed her scar to raise awareness of scoliosis. Eugenie said she often received messages from anxious parents whose children are about to undergo spinal surgery, and she makes a point of offering encouragement and reassurance to help them through the experience. She added: 'I tell them not to feel ashamed, not just of the scar but of the whole experience; bed pans, the lot.' Now a working mother of two, Eugenie juggles charity work alongside her role at international gallery Hauser & Wirth and said she and sister Beatrice feel a strong sense of duty to help others because of guidance from their grandmother, the late Queen. She said: 'My mum always taught me that giving back to others is the most important thing in life. 'Bea and I feel very strongly about this. 'My grandmother's sense of duty was also instilled from a young age; we watched my parents, my granny and other family members working very hard.'
The Independent
18-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Princess Eugenie tells of her childhood scoliosis surgery
Princess Eugenie has opened up about her experience of scoliosis surgery as a child amid her ongoing support for patients with spinal injuries. The 35-year-old is patron of Horatio's Garden, a charity that creates peaceful garden spaces for spinal injury patients, and visited the charity's garden at Salisbury District Hospital this week. In an interview with the Telegraph, she reflected on her spinal surgery at age 12, and expressed strong support for the charity's work. She said: 'Horatio's Garden's mission is to reach every spinal injuries unit in the UK. I'm happy to be on that journey with them. It needs to happen.' The princess, 12th in line to the throne, recalled her own recovery at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, where she spent 10 days on her back after surgeons inserted titanium rods into her spine to correct curvature caused by scoliosis. She told the Telegraph: 'I couldn't get out of bed or do anything for myself', adding that she felt 'very embarrassed' ahead of the operation and later struggled with the emotional impact of post-surgery care. It was four months before she was able to return to school. She also spoke about the emotional impact of surgery, recalling how it was her mother, Sarah, Duchess of York, who helped her see her surgical scar as a 'badge of honour'. Eugenie said: 'She'd (Sarah) turn me around and say, 'my daughter is superhuman, you've got to check out her scar'.' At her 2018 wedding, Eugenie wore a dress that revealed her scar to raise awareness of scoliosis. Eugenie said she often received messages from anxious parents whose children are about to undergo spinal surgery, and she makes a point of offering encouragement and reassurance to help them through the experience. She added: 'I tell them not to feel ashamed, not just of the scar but of the whole experience; bed pans, the lot.' Now a working mother of two, Eugenie juggles charity work alongside her role at international gallery Hauser & Wirth and said she and sister Beatrice feel a strong sense of duty to help others because of guidance from their grandmother, the late Queen. She said: 'My mum always taught me that giving back to others is the most important thing in life. 'Bea and I feel very strongly about this. 'My grandmother's sense of duty was also instilled from a young age; we watched my parents, my granny and other family members working very hard.'
