A father of four living in county Longford who is battling cancer has made a heartfelt appeal for people to help his family with contributions towards ‘enormous’ treatment costs of \u20ac70,000.<\/p>\n
Victor Kristof and his wife Annette are based in Granard<\/a> and she runs Annette Aesthetics Clinic on Lower Main Street and they are well-known members of the community.<\/p>\n Annette launched a GoFundMe page last week to raise funds and by Tuesday the campaign had collected more than \u20ac9,000 of an \u20ac18,000 target.<\/p>\n On the page Victor explained the reason they decided to appeal for money to help him acquire the best possible treatment. “Our once joyful life has suddenly become a nightmare as I have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.<\/p>\n “My mother passed away from the same disease at the age of 55, and now it has unexpectedly attacked me.”<\/p>\n Victor, whose youngest child is a one year-old daughter, stated he is currently experiencing terrible pain, sudden weight loss, nausea, and a loss of both fat and muscle tissue.<\/p>\n “In just four weeks, I have lost 15 kilograms, making it difficult for me to even walk 200 meters or return to work. “Two of them struggle with autism, and I want to provide them with the best possible life.<\/p>\n “However, my health and life are at risk now, and time is not on our side.<\/p>\n “The treatment I need comes with enormous costs \u2013 70,000 euros, which far exceeds our financial capabilities.”<\/p>\n Victor said every day brings new challenges for them and his weight loss is deeply concerning for his family and he is sincerely appealing to the public for help.<\/p>\n “Every contribution, no matter how small, will mean the world to us. Together, we can fight for my health and give my children a chance for a better future.<\/p>\n “Your support will give us hope to overcome this difficult time. Thank you in advance for any form of assistance. Together, we can create miracles.”<\/p>\n Victor’s wife Annette said her husband’s illness has placed an “enormous strain on our family both emotionally and financially.<\/p>\n “Each day we grapple with uncertainty and fear as we watch Viktor losing weight drastically – he currently weighs only 65.8kg. The loss of muscle and body tissue is a significant concern for us.<\/p>\n “Viktor is receiving private treatment in Poland, which comes with enormous costs. Just the rent for an apartment near the hospital, costs us 2400 euros a month. In Ireland, we are dealing with mortgage payments, my work place rent, electricity bills, and other expenses and i currently cant work as i have to care for Viktor and kids.<\/p>\n “Our savings are running low. “I ask you, dear readers, for help.”<\/p>\n Annette told the Longford Leader every contribution, every prayer and every share of the fundraiser counts.<\/p>\n “Together, we can help Viktor in this difficult fight for life and give our family a chance for a better tomorrow.” If anyone would like to donate they can logon to https:\/\/www.gofundme .com \/f\/k5f9y-help-me-fight- pancreatic-cancer?<\/p>\n
“I am writing to you with a heavy heart on behalf of my family and myself.<\/p>\n
“As a father, my biggest concern is the future of my children.<\/p>\n