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Robyn Neville-Quinn. Photograph credit: GoFundMe.
A Christmas market will be held in Portlaoise next week in aid of lifesaving treatment for a little girl who needs a bone marrow transplant.
LOETB Portlaoise Further Education and Training Centre will hold their annual Christmas Market on Thursday, December 12 with all proceeds going towards 18-month old Robyn Neville-Quinn who was diagnosed with Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS), a life-threatening genetic disorder. Since her birth she has battled serious medical issues and now needs a bone marrow transplant to save her life.
Robyn is the only child of Meagan and Adam, from Portarlington but who now live in Belfast.
This month Robyn is due to be admitted to Great Ormond Street Hospital for her life-saving bone marrow transplant.
Before her transplant, Robyn will undergo a few key procedures to prepare her body, including a PEG feeding tube to ensure she gets the nutrition she needs, cryopreservation to safeguard her future, and a new Hickman line for her treatment. She’ll also begin intense chemotherapy as part of the process.
Providing an update the family said: "This is a big and emotional step for us, but we are so grateful for the love, support, and generosity we’ve received from you all. It’s going to be a tough road ahead. Your continued support has made such a difference to us during this incredibly difficult time.
"We’ll keep you updated as Robyn takes these next steps. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers."
The Christmas market will take place from 11am to 1pm at the Portlaoise FET Centre on the Ridge Road. You can make a donation to the Robyn's Journey GoFundMe page through this link.
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