Community rallies around Kilkenny woman as frightening health setback leaves her paralysed

For over 20 years, Helen Mallon has been the heart and soul of the local creche in Paulstown in North Kilkenny, offering unwavering support to countless families and playing an integral role in the community.

Her dedication has extended far beyond the creche walls, contributing to every event and lending a hand whenever needed.

On February 1, Helen’s life changed drastically when she suffered a slipped disc at home, causing significant damage to her spine.

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Despite undergoing surgery at Cork Regional Hospital, the procedure did not relieve the swelling, and Helen is now paralysed from the waist down.

Helen has been receiving care at Waterford Regional Hospital for the past six weeks and has begun intensive physiotherapy.

She is now awaiting a place at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dublin, with a waiting time of approximately four months.

Right now, as Helen faces the challenges ahead, and the local community are focused on supporting her through her rehabilitation and the significant costs that will arise in adapting to her new life and ongoing medical needs.

Helen has been a pillar of strength for so many families in the parish, and now it’s their turn to support her, but they need your help too.

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A GoFundMe campaign has been set up aimed at raising funds to assist with her rehabilitation and the necessary adjustments she will need in the future.

She has spent her life caring for others, and her lies an opportunity to help her as she takes on this life changing challenge.

Your support is greatly appreciated by Helen.

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