Irish victim of vicious Bronx assault overwhelmed by generosity of community

 Any money Jordan has been given is being put into a bank account that has been set up to pay for her medical bills.

“My manager in the bar where I work in White Plains has been so good to me. He has kept my job open for me and is allowing me to go back to work whenever I feel ready. He has also said he is putting money away for me every week which I appreciate very much," said Jordan appreciatively.

 Danny Macs bar on McLean Avenue sponsor the Cavan GAA club that Jordan plays for in New York. “I cannot say enough about how they have helped me. We are in the process of arranging a benefit to go on all day in Danny Macs in November. We are hoping to maybe raffle some of the signed jerseys I received from Ireland and stuff to raise money."

The young Meath girl’s GAA club at home in Skryne have a button on their website where one can donate money to the 'Alisha fund' from anywhere in the world. Anything from 10 euro and upwards (can be donated).

“They have been amazing. The club has organized a GAA match to be held amongst all the stars in ladies football across Ireland. They are also organizing a fundraiser in The Palace in Navan on August 17. The clubs secretary drove to every club in Meath to sell tickets. I cannot express how thankful I am for everything they are doing. The Meath senior team have even sent me a signed jersey,” Jordan said.

 Other GAA associations outside of Meath have also shown their support. “The Kilkenny hurling team are sending me a signed jersey also. Fermanagh Ladies have sent me a jersey. Lurgan, a Cavan club, have been in contact with me wishing me well. The gorgeous Tommy Bow even sent me a signed scarf of his own. I just cannot put it all into words.

 "Any of the soccer teams I played for in Ireland have also been so supportive. Teams from Dublin and Dundalk are arranging games against each other to raise money."

Jordan wants to especially thank Rosie O’Reilly – Aisling Irish Community Center honoree for 2012- for looking after her since the horrific incident.

“Words cannot describe how good she has been to me. She helped my mother and my sister come to New York in the days following my accident. Rosie and one of my fellow Cavan team mates here travelled to Philadelphia a couple of weeks ago where the GAA there hosted a fundraiser for me. They raised over $3,000 at a Beef & Beer night. I could not believe it," she added.

Jordan is extremely optimistic and positive about the road ahead of her. Her face has healed and she is getting her teeth fixed after a friend told her about a generous dentist who wants to help her for free.

 "I just want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart back in Ireland and everyone in the Irish community here in New York- my home.”

However the Aisling Center is always warning men and women not to walk home after a night out. They are constantly issuing warnings to the community about safety suggesting the safest method of getting home is a taxi.

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