Megan family concern over trust

THE parents of young Cork girl Megan Malone who undergoing treatment for a rare brain tumour in New York have expressed concern that a trust set up to manage charitable donations for their daughter’s treatment is not acting in the best interest of the family.

A fundraising campaign got under way in Ireland to raise cash for the trip and lifesaving treatment while the Megan Malone Trust was formally established on December 3 last. While an anonymous donor has offered to cover Megan’s medical expenses, the Malones have expressed concern with the manner in which the Megan Malone Trust is being administered, claiming that the trust is refusing to reimburse them for legitimate living expenses while in New York.

The trust has stated that €16,262 has been paid to John Malone in respect of expense requests.