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Robbie Keane and his wife Claudine have told the front-line medical staff of their gratitude after a “close relative” fell ill with Covid-19.
The couple revealed that their relative is now recovering, but added that things could have been very different without the hospital care they received.
The Irish legend and his wife have now created a GoFundMe page called Our Hospital Heroes Appeal to raise money for 12 Irish hospitals.
The appeal is coordinated by the Mater Foundation and they hope to raise € 20,000 with more than half of the goal already achieved.
Writing on the crowdfunding page, the Keanes said, “This cause is very close to our hearts. A close relative of ours has been fighting Covid-19 for the past two weeks.
(Image: Instagram: robbiekeane)
“Fortunately, they are going through the worst, but without the help of the UCI and HDU teams, the news may have been very different.”
“We will forever be grateful for the sacrifices that all front-line staff have made in all aspects of fighting this virus.”
They added: “Right now, resources are urgently needed to treat large numbers of Covid-19 patients in our hospitals. We must do so without affecting ongoing care for patients with other life-threatening conditions such as cancer and heart disease.
“Our government has already committed significant funds, but the fact is that more will be needed.
“The severe impact on our brave teams and our resources will be felt not only now, but for many years to come.
“Thank you so much for your generosity and help in raising these much-needed funds to help our front-line heroes now and in the future.”
The money raised will be distributed to 12 major hospitals across the country, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, St James Hospital, Beaumont Hospital, Tallaght Hospital, Connolly Blanchardstown Hospital, St Vincent University Hospital, Mercy Cork University Hospital, Cork University Hospital, Waterford University Hospital, Limerick University Hospital, Galway University Hospital and Cavan General Hospital.
The Mater Foundation will help distribute funds appropriately across the 12 hospitals and causes related to frontline workers.
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