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BBC News
04-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Jersey flag bearer to honour islanders at games
Jersey's Island Games flag bearer said she would be remembering two well-known Jersey athletes when she Forbes is set to represent the island at the opening ceremony before racing in the Forbes and the rest of the triathlon team will be honouring Lily McGarry, who lost her limbs after an infection, and Louise Bracken-Smith who died from cancer."I'm completely honoured to be the flag bearer of these games," she said. "I'm representing Jersey both as a triathlete and as the flag bearer," she added. "It's a fabulous honour." Lily McGarry, a 23-year-old medical student from Jersey, had all four limbs amputated after her flu-like symptoms turned into septic Bracken-Smith, who competed in triathlon events for Great Britain and Ireland, died of cancer in Forbes said she was representing the island with both of them very much in her thoughts."To be honest, when it starts getting tough out there, whether it's going to be the cold sea or the windy roads, I will be thinking of Lily and Louise," she said."We're racing as a team with Lou in our hearts and Lily on our chests. "Two exceptional women, Lily McGarry and Lou Bracken-Smith, who have shown incredible courage and grace in the face of adversity."
BBC News
04-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Special swim in Jersey for quadruple amputee's birthday
Swimmers in Jersey have raised money for a young woman who had her limbs amputated after sepsis event at Jersey Long Distance Swimming Club marked Lily McGarry's 24th birthday and swimmers raised more than £500 towards her rehabilitation McGarry fell ill earlier this year in Wales and is now recovering in hospital after spending months in intensive was a talented swimmer and is a former junior Team GB triathlete so many in the club know her and her family. The event was organised by Billie Cave who competed with Ms McGarry in the 2015 Island Games."She is a lovely girl," she said."I actually apologised to Lily at the Island Games because I was a bit slow and she was just so encouraging which is amazing because she was only 14 then."Dozens of swimmers got into the water despite the wet and windy weather on Tuesday evening. Alice Harvey was one of the club members who braved the waters at St Catherine's Breakwater."Lily is such an inspiration," she said."I actually used to work with her dad who was always talking about her and how proud he was of her."We've heard about her sporting achievements too so we wanted to show Lily our support."More than £400,000 has been raised through an online fundraiser, which will help pay for advanced prosthetics to allow Ms McGarry to enjoy the sports she used to compete in.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jersey business to hold concert for sepsis amputee
A Jersey business has announced plans to hold its own concert in aid of an islander who recently had all her limbs amputated after falling ill. Lily McGarry, 23, began experiencing flu-like symptoms in January which was later diagnosed as septic shock. The Surfyard, a surf school and shop located near El Tico beach, is holding a live music event on Sunday from 12:00 BST in a bid to raise money. So far more than £400,000 has been raised towards "prosthetics, adaptations to living environment, as well as the physiotherapy and rehabilitation necessary for Lily's recovery", organisers said. More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Speaking to BBC Radio Jersey, Jo Gorrod, Ms McGarry's mum, said: "As a family we've been absolutely overwhelmed, and Lily has too. "She's there in intensive care in Swansea, and we tell her what's happening and how this has just gained so much momentum so very quickly. "It just shows you the level of community support Jersey has, and she's a very proud islander." Dr Ron Daniels, founder of the UK Sepsis Trust, said every day the charity heard stories like Lily's where healthy, young people developed sepsis and were left with life-changing effects. He said sepsis always started with an infection but it was not known why some people developed it and others did not. He said sepsis could happen to anyone, of any age, but it could present very differently in each patient, making it hard to identify. He said there were six key symptoms people could look for, that spelt out the word 'sepsis': S - slurred speech or confusion E - extreme pain in muscles and joints P - passing no urine in a day S - severe breathlessness I - people saying 'it feels like I'm going to die' S - skin that's mottled, discoloured or very pale Dr Daniels said: "It's critical that public awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis continues to improve." Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Walk dedicated to quadruple amputee Lily McGarry Quadruple amputee thanks charity for support
BBC News
31-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Jersey business to hold concert for sepsis amputee
A Jersey business has announced plans to hold its own concert in aid of an islander who recently had all her limbs amputated after falling McGarry, 23, began experiencing flu-like symptoms in January which was later diagnosed as septic Surfyard, a surf school and shop located near El Tico beach, is holding a live music event on Sunday from 12:00 BST in a bid to raise money. So far more than £400,000 has been raised towards "prosthetics, adaptations to living environment, as well as the physiotherapy and rehabilitation necessary for Lily's recovery", organisers said. Speaking to BBC Radio Jersey, Jo Gorrod, Ms McGarry's mum, said: "As a family we've been absolutely overwhelmed, and Lily has too."She's there in intensive care in Swansea, and we tell her what's happening and how this has just gained so much momentum so very quickly."It just shows you the level of community support Jersey has, and she's a very proud islander." Six key symptoms Dr Ron Daniels, founder of the UK Sepsis Trust, said every day the charity heard stories like Lily's where healthy, young people developed sepsis and were left with life-changing said sepsis always started with an infection but it was not known why some people developed it and others did said sepsis could happen to anyone, of any age, but it could present very differently in each patient, making it hard to said there were six key symptoms people could look for, that spelt out the word 'sepsis':S - slurred speech or confusionE - extreme pain in muscles and jointsP - passing no urine in a dayS - severe breathlessnessI - people saying 'it feels like I'm going to die'S - skin that's mottled, discoloured or very paleDr Daniels said: "It's critical that public awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis continues to improve."
BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Quadruple amputee Lily McGarry thanks charity for support
A quadruple amputee from Jersey has thanked a limb-loss charity for helping her feel less alone during her recovery McGarry, 23, had amputations after getting Jersey Limb Difference Support Group dedicated its inaugural 5km (3.2 mile) walk on Monday to Lily as a show of support and solidarity to said: "I just want to say a massive thank you for organising this event. I hope it provides a safe place for people to come and meet to make new friends and feel supported in their limb loss journeys." She added: "It's made me feel like I'm not alone during my recovery process so thank you again."At the beginning of May, a 10km (6.4 mile) run was held for Lily - and islanders showed support in April by wearing orange to help raise awareness of limb loss.
