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A YOUNG Killarney man needs your help and support as he seeks specialised treatment for major spinal injuries. In 2014, Josef Urbanszky was enjoying life as a popular, sports-loving 18-year-old. But in May of that year Josef received a spinal chord injury as a result of breaking his neck in a car accident.

Josef was a passenger in the vehicle that was involved in the devastating car accident, which would change his life forever. Josef, a keen sportsman and musician, was paralysed from the chest down.

The young man, who has lived with his family in Killarney from the age of nine, was immediately transferred to the Mater Hospital in Dublin where he spent three months recovering and underwent major surgery for his broken neck.

With the devastating news that he was paralyzed from the chest down, Josef was transferred to the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire to begin his long road of recovery and adjustment to his injury.

Now his family, friends and neighbours are helping him settle back into his life in Killarney and help him receive specialised physiotherapy in Slovakia.
“In order to ensure that Joe receives the ongoing rehabilitation and care that he desperately needs we need your help,” stated his family.
“The costs involved are substantial and far outreach what is possible for the family. Therefore we are asking that you please donate what you can to this very worthwhile cause. Joe’s positivity, strength of character and resilience are an inspiration to us all. Please help, no amount is too small. Thank you.”

The popular young man has a wide circle of friends and in November students and staff of St Brigid’s Presentation Secondary School in Killarney helped generate cash for his treatment via their fundraiser Run in the Dark.

A Bank of Ireland account has been set up – account code: 79549038; sort code: 90-57-58; IBAN: IE96BOI190575879549038. You can also see https://www.idonate.ie/mobile/1554_josef-urbanszky-fund.html
 

 
Pictured above, Josef Urbanszky, Killarney.