Family hope to raise €250,000 to help double-leg amputee Anthony

The family of a West Cork man who had both legs amputated is attempting to raise €250,000 to improve his quality of life.

Originally from Glengarriff but now living in London, Anthony Somers was a healthy 38-year-old before he contracted the Influenza B virus last year.

The virus quickly developed into hypothermia and resulted in complete organ failure. He went on to develop Critical Illness Neuropathy, a condition where the nerve endings in the hands and legs die.