Fundraiser launched for young Cork man placed in coma after falling ill while on family holiday
The Cork native has been in intensive care in a hospital since falling seriously ill last week while on a family holiday in Rome
A fundraiser has been launched to support a young Cork man who is currently in an induced coma in a hospital in Italy after he fell ill while on holiday.
Kevin Barry, from Glanmire, is in the Intensive Care Unit in hospital in Rome after he suffered a serious medical emergency while on a family holiday in the Italian capital.
Kevin was rushed to emergency care on July 30 with "severe pneumonia and septic shock, resulting in his organs failing", and has been in a medically induced coma since.
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His friends have since launched a GoFundMe page to help cover his medical costs and to 'offset the financial burden that Kevin's family will encounter as a result of his illness'.
"Hi all, it's hard to even believe we are writing this, but our wonderful friend Kevin has become very ill while on holiday with his family, and is in an induced coma in an ICU ward in Rome," wrote Claire Connolly, who set up the fundraiser.
“Many of you will know how much Kevin loves life, so to see him so ill has been a shock to us all.
"Kevin was rushed for emergency care on Tuesday the 30th of July, and he remains in a medically induced coma since.
"He has suffered severe pneumonia and septic shock, resulting in his organs failing.
"While making sure Kevin continues to receive the highest level of care and in addition to what insurance will cover, the family can expect significant costs related to the severity of this situation.
"These funds will help offset the financial burden that Kevin's family will encounter as a result of his illness.”
Claire added: "We greatly appreciate the continued love and support, and we know Kevin’s family will be incredibly grateful for the kindness and generosity from friends, family, and strangers alike.
"Above all else, please keep Kevin in your thoughts and prayers as he recovers in hospital."
The GoFundMe page was set up on Tuesday has raised over €44,000 from more than 990 donations so far. Those who wish to make a donation can see the online fundraiser for Kevin Barry here.
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