Rabat – Mohamed Lafdil, a Moroccan national working at the Cork Airport in Ireland, has made a full recovery following a successful heart transplant after he faced a life-threatening health crisis a month ago.
The 36-year-old father of three has expressed his profound gratitude to the generous public who rallied together and raised over €5,500 to support his family throughout his recovery, Cork Beo reported.
Couple of months ago, Mohamed was rushed to Cork University Hospital (CUH) for urgent treatment. Despite initially responding well to medication, a relapse in September led to his transfer to the Mater Hospital in Dublin for further care.
The separation from his wife, Niamhmarie Murphy, and their three children in Passage West added to the emotional toll on Mohamed, who, at one point, feared he might not survive the night.
Upon hearing of Mohamed’s deteriorating health, local communities swiftly organized a fundraiser that garnered widespread support from across the country. The funds helped sustain his family while Mohamed battled for his life in the hospital and his wife reduced her work hours to be with him.
Mohamed was added to the organ donation list in late October. On November 11, a surgeon informed him that a suitable heart had been found.
Mohamed was overwhelmed with a mix of fear and excitement and conveyed his final wishes to doctors before undergoing the procedure.
To his relief, the operation was a miraculous success, and he woke up in the Mater’s Intensive Care Unit six days later.
Mohamed expressed his gratitude to the generous donors whose support helped alleviate the financial burden on his family during these challenging times.
The funds raised provided crucial support for bills, traveling expenses, and daily necessities, allowing his wife to focus on both her husband’s care and their children.
“Thank you so much to all of Ireland – I love it here, and now I have an Irish heart too!” Mohamed said.
