A fundraising campaign has been launched for a 10-year-old girl with a spinal tumour.
Ellie O’Flaherty, who was also diagnosed with scoliosis, will require a dangerous surgery which could lead to paralysis.
And Ellie's mum Christine Grogan has started a fundraiser to help pay for the youngster's surgery and subsequent recovery.
She wrote on the GoFundMe page: "In 2015 Ellie was diagnosed with progressive scoliosis and it was determined that she would need a spinal fusion operation.
"However a routine MRI scan shortly after revealed that Ellie had a large tumour in her spinal cord.
"Due to the complexity of the tumour, doctors in Great Ormond Street Hospital, London were consulted and Ellie met with a neurosurgeon there in November of this year.
"They have decided that the best course of action for Ellie is to undergo surgery in London in early 2020 with a view to removing as much of the spinal tumour as possible.
"This surgery is not without risk and could lead to lower limb paralysis however this has been determined as the best course of treatment for her.
"Funds raised will be used to assist in meeting the huge costs involved in future medical care under neurology and orthopaedic consultants and to cover the costs of travelling to, and staying in London initially coupled with a period of rehabilitation in Crumlin.
"These services will be required during rehabilitation and long term care for Ellie as she battles to overcome the many challenges that lie ahead."
The fundraiser has already raised over €6,500 in just two days.
To donate, click HERE.
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