The heartbroken family of a teenager who died after a quad bike accident earlier this month are giving back to those who came to his aid following the tragic incident.
Tiarnán Trainor was taken to Royal Victoria Hospital where he tragically died as a result of his injuries on January 3, a day after an incident involving a quad bike on the Low Road in Killeavy.
The 13-year-old, affectionately known as TT, was a pupil at St Paul’s High School in Bessbrook. He was also a passionate sportsperson and enjoyed playing for numerous local and school teams as well as being a great supporter of Armagh and their All-Ireland success.
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Tiarnán was the son of Conor and Majella Campbell, Conor’s partner Sharon and Majella’s partner Scott, as well as a much-loved brother of Aimee and Ellie-Mae.
His funeral took place last week at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Jonesborough and heard how he 'touched so many lives' and was a blessing to all those who knew and loved him.
His heartbroken mum Majella Campbell told mourners that her beloved ‘TT’ “left this world too early”.
“On the day we lay him to rest, from his heartbroken mummy and daddy, we will love him forever. This child brought nothing but happiness and joy to our lives,” she said.
Majella added that her son was “full of love, affection, kindness, adventure, curiosity, devilment and energy” in equal measure, which made sure “life was never dull”.
“Conor and I brought TT into this world — and he was, without doubt, our world,” she said.
Now Majella has set up a Go Fund Me page, which has already almost £60,000 just days after it was set up.
The fundraiser has been set up to give back to those who helped Tiarnán following the incident and proceeds will go to Northern Ireland Air Ambulance service and the Belfast Hospital for Sick Children Emergency Department and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit.
Speaking about the initiative Majella said "Following the tragic loss of our son Tiarnán, we as parents and siblings feel the need to give something back to the emergency services that tirelessly tried to save Tiarnan’s life on the day of his accident."
Majella added "As a family we watched an expert team of medical professionals across three different emergency care sectors do everything within their expertise to give Tiarnan a chance of survival. Sadly for Tiarnan and us his injuries were too severe. They treated us with respect and dignity throughout his time on the roadside and in the hospital.
"The money raised will be given to the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance service, Belfast Hospital for Sick Children Emergency Department and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. Please give what you can as we never know when we will need to avail of these services in the future."
You can support the fundraiser here.
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