Fireman Patrick Berry's Support Fund

 

 

Hi Folks,

 

On Thursday last, October 14th 2021, Patrick Berry a fireman with the Athlone Fire and Rescue Unit responded to a call relating to a house fire in the local area of Mount Temple, thankfully the family of this property were not home at the time of the fire, although it did cause extensive damage.

 

Patrick unfortunately sustained extremely serious and debilitating injuries during this call out after a gable end wall of the house collapsed on him causing 11 vertebras Fractures, broken Collarbone, broken Scapula, several broken ribs as well as fractured Tubular & Fibula bones and a broken ankle. In addition to these, Patrick also suffered swelling on the brain from the impact as well as serve lacerations to his neck and tongue.

 

Patrick is currently undergoing recovery treatment in Tullamore hospital and receiving fantastic medical care. Since being admitted, Patrick has undergone one of the many operations he will need over the next few weeks. The doctors have informed his family that Patrick’s recovery will be a long and painful road which will be a battle in itself.

 

Patricks home will need to be renovated to add a downstairs bedroom and bathroom in order to aid in his recovery as well as adding any modifications necessary to make his home accessible to his needs, this will also include any modifications and changes to both the entrance and rare of the home.

 

We his friends & family would like to take the financial burden away from Patrick, his partner Nicola and there 3 beautiful children by raising much needed funds to cover the Financial costs of his medical bills, house renovations and any unsuspected bills arising from his recovery after this devastating accident.

 

We would really appreciate any financial contribution you can offer and sincerely thank you for your support.