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We want to share a massive THANK YOU to Natalia Marchlewska for raising an incredible €12,500 for the Neurology and Neurosurgery Departments here at Beaumont Hospital. With the wonderful support of Hair by Anne O'Gorman salon in Ballybofey, as well as the wider community, these fund were raised during a charity head-shave.
Natalia has lived with epilepsy since 2015 and as she prepares for life-changing brain surgery here at Beaumont Hospital, she selflessly decided she wanted to play her part in improving the services and patient care in the Neurology and Neurosurgery Departments.
Natalia wasn't alone in the challenge, with her partner James Britton from Donegal Town and six other friends volunteering for the challenge – with a few just holding onto their beards! They were Marcel Sobczak, Aaron Morrow, Manuel Bruch, Eden Souza, Aaryn McCullagh and Piotr Papież.
Even those unable to attend in person showed their support. Natalia’s friends shaved their heads online, namely Coryn McCullagh, James Molloy, Federico Cerrone and also her Grandpa in Poland, Zbigniew Szarek.
It was also an important day for epilepsy awareness. Natalia’s epilepsy diagnosis in her first year at Maynooth University has had a profound impact on her life. After trying many different treatments it has finally come to a point where brain surgery is her only chance at having a seizure free life.
“Epilepsy impacts every aspect of my life in ways you may not even think about. There are days where I can’t even make myself a cup of tea without the fear of a seizure,” she said.
Natalia, who is of Polish descent, lived in Ballybofey before moving to Dublin. We are so grateful to Natalia and the community in Ballybofey for coming together for such an important and heartfelt event. These funds will make a big impact on the Neurology and Neurosurgery Departments here at Beaumont Hospital.
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