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"The extra time together has been amazing" - family cocoons around terminally ill son

A family who two months ago were told that their eight-year-old son had a week to live, are cocoo...

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12.08 29 Apr 2020


"The extra time together has been amazing" - family cocoons around terminally ill son


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12.08 29 Apr 2020


A family who two months ago were told that their eight-year-old son had a week to live, are cocooning with him as they cherish their remaining family time against the backdrop of a global pandemic.

Helena Murray, mother of terminally ill Jamie joins the show with her story and appeal. 

Donations can be made at https://ie.gofundme.com/f/jamie-murray-appeal-medical-therapy 


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#coronavirus #coronaviruspandemic #coronavirusireland #covid19 Helena Murray Jamie Murray Kieran Cuddihy Newstalk Newstalk Breakfast Shane Coleman Terminal Illness

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