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# hope for cian

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Four-year-old boy at centre of 'Hope for Cian' campaign has passed away

“Fly high our beautiful boy where there will be no more suffering or pain.”

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Oct 5th 2015, 9:43 PM

'This is a do or die situation': Family tries to raise €1m for son's transplant

“If this operation is not carried out, he is unlikely to live beyond Christmas.”

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Aug 25th 2015, 9:50 PM