Parents Of Midlands Toddler "Shocked" At Funds Raised For Surgery

Photo Credit: Help our little man get life saving surgery Conway Family GoFundMe

The boy needs a procedure in the United States.

The parents of a midlands toddler with a life-threatning condition say they're shocked by the support their fundraiser has recieved.

Two-year-old Joey Conway, from Tullamore, was diagnosed with Portal Hypertension last year.

He needs surgery in Chicago, which will bypass the obstruction and restore normal portal flow into the liver.

Over €120,000 has been raised, with a final target of €330,000 set on an online fundraiser.

Joey's dad Tommy says that the condition is so rare that many doctors they have presented to haven't heard of it:

You can donate to the fundraiser here.

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