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He reportedly blew off some of his fingers and leaving him with severe burns to his chest, face, and hands, as well as singed hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes.
Scott Toolis. Photo: GoFundMe
An online fundraiser has been launch in aid of an 11-year-old boy from Co. Wicklow who suffered life-changing injuries in a firework accident last weekend.
On Sunday, November 2, Scott Toolis was playing with friends in his estate and came across an unused firework on the grass.
Unaware of the danger, Scott lit the firework, which exploded, reportedly blowing off some of his fingers and leaving him with severe burns to his chest, face, and hands, as well as singed hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes.
Scott, who is currently recovering in hospital and awaiting reconstructive surgery on his hand, has been left devastated after being told he will never box again — a sport he loved and had dreamed of pursuing professionally.
Scott Toolis. Photo: GoFundMe
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He and his brother Alex, who launched the fundraiser, are both members of Blessington Boxing Club.
Alex described Scott as “my little brother and best friend,” saying the family is heartbroken but focused on supporting Scott through his recovery.
“His dream was to be a pro boxer, and his dreams are crushed over a firework,” Alex wrote. “This firework was a dud, and Scott had no idea. Scotty will never be able to box again. His dream was to be a pro boxer, and his dreams are crushed over a firework (firework name fireball). Please help Scotty T.
So far, more than €5,000 has been raised to help with Scott’s treatment and rehabilitation, including a €2,000 donation from Blessington business Punctual Print and a further €300 from All In Fitness Blessington.