Spare a thought for this girl and her family

Declan · July 20, 2012, 05:52:41 PM

The GAA community in New York is rallying around Meath ladies football star Alisha Jordan who is recovering from serious facial injuries she sustained after being assaulted last weekend.

The 21-year-old from Skryne suffered a fractured skull, a broken nose, a broken cheekbone and broken teeth after being hit in the face and over the head with a concrete block in a random attack as she walked home through Katona Avenue in the Bronx with a friend after a night out. Alisha, who is spending the summer in the Big Apple, won a New York senior championship medal with Cavan last year.

New York ladies football stalwart Rosie O'Reilly, who played with Alisha on the winning Cavan team, told The Irish Daily Star: Alisha needed 15 stitches when she arrived in hospital.

"When she saw the plastic surgeon on Monday he told her they will have to insert a metal plate to hold her skull together. He (Alisha's assailant) shattered the outer part of the front of her skull - he basically crushed it - but thankfully the inner part, which is much more fragile, remained intact.

"Alisha has no insurance, but we are going to be trying to arrange fundraisers to help with her medical bills. Her home club Skryne are going to be holding a fundraiser as well and her mum and sister are flying out to be with her."

thejuice · July 20, 2012, 06:22:41 PM

Just heard that earlier. Absolutely horrendous.

Hopefully there might be a fundraiser at Croker on Sunday. I don't see any online way for sending a donation.

tommysmith · July 20, 2012, 07:09:17 PM

Nasty act bloody nutters everywhere.

Why the hell do people go away without travel insurance.

Syferus · July 20, 2012, 10:02:11 PM

Quote from: tommysmith on July 20, 2012, 07:09:17 PM
Nasty act bloody nutters everywhere.

Why the hell do people go away without travel insurance.

Sounds like she's been living there illegally. Too young to have a four year degree and you can't get insurance if you're an alien. I'm sure everyone's thoughts are with her.

I've always wondered how the sports insurance for GAA clubs in the States work given that most players would be living in the grey area.

mylestheslasher · July 20, 2012, 11:25:05 PM

Terrible story. If there is a plan to raise some cash to help it should be posted here and I'm sure the decent folk on here will make a donation.

Declan · July 20, 2012, 11:31:40 PM

QuoteTerrible story. If there is a plan to raise some cash to help it should be posted here and I'm sure the decent folk on here will make a donation.

Was speaking to people tonight and there will be a plan alright -Not sure if they will have it ready for Sunday but it would be great if they could. Will post further details as soon as I know more

Ard-Rí · July 21, 2012, 12:27:39 AM

Shocking Story. Here's wishing her the very best in her recovery.

ziggysego · July 21, 2012, 12:28:47 AM

God, that's awful. Hope she makes a full recovery.

here comes 6 · July 21, 2012, 12:30:50 AM

SAD. Thoughts and prays are with this Girl

orangeman · July 21, 2012, 01:12:52 AM

Shocking story.

Hope she a full recovery.

thejuice · July 23, 2012, 10:39:59 AM

Any update?

Declan · July 23, 2012, 10:47:01 AM

Juice - I haven't heard how her injuries are progressing but I was in contact with someone in Skyrne who said that the plans for fundraising have started. If I hear anything else I'll let the board know

thejuice · July 30, 2012, 01:17:50 PM

http://hoganstand.com/Meath/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=174421

QuoteAlisha Jordan Fundraising Night

Skryne Ladies GFC in association with Meath Ladies County Board have organised a fundraising night to help cover the costs of the medical treatment Alisha requires arising from the injuries she sustained in the recent unprovoked assault on her in the Bronx. The medical costs will be significant so it is imperative we all come together and support this worthy event to ensure it is a major success.

Alisha is highly respected within the Ladies Gaelic Football Association and this is evident from the huge volume of support posted on the various social media websites. She has and is a loyal servant of Club and County and has represented both with honour and distinction at every age level throughout the years. All of us who know Alisha realise how much the Club and County jersey mean to her and the pride with which she wears both.

The fundraising event will take place on Friday evening the 17th August in the Palace in Navan. Tickets will be on sale shortly at a cost of €10 each and we urge all associated with Meath GAA and beyond to give this worthy event your full backing. Music will be provided on the night as well as a number of qualities spot prizes will be raffled at the event.

So one for you diaries, fund raising evening for Alisha Jordan on Friday evening 17th August in the Palace bar in Navan. Please come along and support.

Declan · July 30, 2012, 01:54:18 PM

Declan · July 30, 2012, 05:43:20 PM

Here's a message from Alisha herself

5 hour surgery, 8 plates and 16 screws in my head and a straight nose later i am officially on the mend. The surgery was a success and im delighted to be putting this whole thing behind me. Thanks to everyone helping with the fundraisers there very much needed. Your thoughts and prayers worked people