Update — 8th July 2026. I just don’t know what to do anymore. I have fought every way I know how for Katie. I have emailed. I have begged. I have fundraised. I have gone public. I have stood in front of politicians. I have tried to raise the money myself because my daughter needs surgery. For 4 years, I have tried to raise the funds to get Katie to Florida. I hoped people would get on board and help us get her the surgery she needs. But 4 years on, we still haven’t even reached a quarter of our target. Katie is still waiting. Still in pain. Still without surgery. Still without a proper answer. This was 15th September 2025. I stood in front of Micheál Martin and told him about Katie. Days later, I was told the CEO of the HSE had been informed. Now it’s 8th July 2026. Katie has waited 15 years, 40 weeks and 7 days since her hip dysplasia was first recorded. How much longer is she expected to suffer? I am her mother and I will never stop fighting for her, but I am exhausted. Completely exhausted. A 19-year-old girl should not have to rely on fundraising, strangers, shares and donations to get the surgery she needs. This is Irish healthcare. #IrishHealthcare #katiesfighttokeepwalking