A fundraising concert held at Georgetown Methodist Church earlier this month raised over £2,400 for a young islander who became a quadruple amputee earlier this year – with the total raised to aid her recovery now almost at £450,000.
Former JCG student Lily McGarry was rushed to hospital in January with flu-like symptoms caused by meningococcal septicaemia.
The aggressive infection rapidly worsened into septic shock, and the 24-year-old had to fight for her life.
After the infection caused severe blood flow issues, the Cardiff University medical student lost all four of her limbs.
Since Lily’s story was shared publicly in April, several fundraising events have taken place in Jersey to support her recovery – including sporting challenges, musical events, and bake sales.
Earlier this month, Lily’s close school friend Julia Callander performed alongside pianist Aaron Le Maistre at the St Saviour church to raise further funds for Lily’s rehabilitation.
In an update posed on her fundraising page, Lily’s family said they had a “lovely evening” watching the concert via live-stream with the 24-year-old.
“Lily is looking forward to seeing Julia next week in Llandough,” they added.
Lily also reached a “big milestone in her recovery” this month by moving from Tempest Ward in Swansea’s Morriston Hospital to University Hospital Llandough in Penarth.
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You can donate to Lily’s fundraising page online.
Her family would like to use their experience to raise awareness of sepsis and the signs to look out for. You can find out more at www.sepsistrust.org.
Lily’s family has asked the public to avoid contacting her directly.
