33 with ITT in aid of Denise Ryan
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Hi everyone.
We are the ITT Dublin Radio Society.
Every year during our February Radio Week, we run a 33 hour broadcast marathon in aid of a particular person or charity. Yes that means that we are on air for 33 consecutive hours as well as 9 hours a day every other day of the week. We sleep (actually we don't sleep!) in the college over night while broadcasting from our studio, making sure that every minute of every hour we deliver a great show to our listeners. Not only are we going to broadcast for 33 hours, but we are going to attempt to cycle for 33 hours on an exercise bike!! This year, we have decided to do our 33 hour broadcast marathon for the second year in a row in aid of a past student of ITT, Denise Ryan. Here is Denise's story:
Hi everyone.
My name is Denise Ryan, I am 31 years old.
I have had digestive and immune system problems since birth, but these went undiagnosed so I never received the early treatment these infections require. They are not conditions that are readily recognised, yet they are very common and hinder many of us from thriving and having the healthy, happy lives we deserve.
I moved to Canada for 4 years and had many mosquito and tick bites. I spent the last two years of my time there going to doctors and consultants, as the gut problems I had since childhood worsened. I had never even heard the word 'lyme' then.
I came home due to my illness getting out of control and and becoming systemic. I have spent another two years here begging doctors and hospitals for help.
As I went so long without a diagnosis, things have progressed to a life threatening state.
I have Lyme disease, pneumonia, Epstein-Barr virus, gastroparesis, chronic gastritis, candida, strep and clostridia infections, among other things. My immune system, organs, digestive and central nervous system are under constant attack.
I'm completely debilitated and after countless doctors, specialists and thousands upon thousands of euro spent seeking answers all over Ireland, the UK and Canada, I am left with only one last treatment option.
It is at a clinic in the US, but it's very expensive, due to the complexity of the cases they deal with. Treatment would involve months of IV medication, nutrients and other therapies.
I wish for my life back. I wish to be with my friends, to work, to laugh out loud, to be able to see straight and not watch the world through a blurry surreal lens. And for the palsy, seizures, collapsing, vomiting, pain, burning, suffering and delirium to stop.
As incredible as my friends have been, there is a suffocating fear and loneliness that accompanies being so incredibly ill. Repeating to yourself day and night that 'help will come, help will come, help will come', because surely, somehow, it has to?
Money is such a horrible thing, but every donation however small is a tremendous help.
It's a huge endeavour, but I have to try. I'm not giving up yet.
Thank you so much for reading.
Denise
Please listen in on 99.1 fm or online at www.ittfm.ie and please support us in our efforts to help Denise raise the money she needs for treatment. Every donation no matter how small is greatly appreciated.
Many thanks from everyone at ITTFM.
We are the ITT Dublin Radio Society.
Every year during our February Radio Week, we run a 33 hour broadcast marathon in aid of a particular person or charity. Yes that means that we are on air for 33 consecutive hours as well as 9 hours a day every other day of the week. We sleep (actually we don't sleep!) in the college over night while broadcasting from our studio, making sure that every minute of every hour we deliver a great show to our listeners. Not only are we going to broadcast for 33 hours, but we are going to attempt to cycle for 33 hours on an exercise bike!! This year, we have decided to do our 33 hour broadcast marathon for the second year in a row in aid of a past student of ITT, Denise Ryan. Here is Denise's story:
Hi everyone.
My name is Denise Ryan, I am 31 years old.
I have had digestive and immune system problems since birth, but these went undiagnosed so I never received the early treatment these infections require. They are not conditions that are readily recognised, yet they are very common and hinder many of us from thriving and having the healthy, happy lives we deserve.
I moved to Canada for 4 years and had many mosquito and tick bites. I spent the last two years of my time there going to doctors and consultants, as the gut problems I had since childhood worsened. I had never even heard the word 'lyme' then.
I came home due to my illness getting out of control and and becoming systemic. I have spent another two years here begging doctors and hospitals for help.
As I went so long without a diagnosis, things have progressed to a life threatening state.
I have Lyme disease, pneumonia, Epstein-Barr virus, gastroparesis, chronic gastritis, candida, strep and clostridia infections, among other things. My immune system, organs, digestive and central nervous system are under constant attack.
I'm completely debilitated and after countless doctors, specialists and thousands upon thousands of euro spent seeking answers all over Ireland, the UK and Canada, I am left with only one last treatment option.
It is at a clinic in the US, but it's very expensive, due to the complexity of the cases they deal with. Treatment would involve months of IV medication, nutrients and other therapies.
I wish for my life back. I wish to be with my friends, to work, to laugh out loud, to be able to see straight and not watch the world through a blurry surreal lens. And for the palsy, seizures, collapsing, vomiting, pain, burning, suffering and delirium to stop.
As incredible as my friends have been, there is a suffocating fear and loneliness that accompanies being so incredibly ill. Repeating to yourself day and night that 'help will come, help will come, help will come', because surely, somehow, it has to?
Money is such a horrible thing, but every donation however small is a tremendous help.
It's a huge endeavour, but I have to try. I'm not giving up yet.
Thank you so much for reading.
Denise
Please listen in on 99.1 fm or online at www.ittfm.ie and please support us in our efforts to help Denise raise the money she needs for treatment. Every donation no matter how small is greatly appreciated.
Many thanks from everyone at ITTFM.
Organizer
Emma Mullan
Organizer
