Efforts to raise money for Gaoth Dobhair's Caroline McGinley's medical needs

An event is being organised to raise much-needed funds for Gaoth Dobhair's Caroline McGinley, (Packie Owenie), who is undergoing medical treatment in America following serious illness.

On March 10, last, Caroline who was complaining of pain in her back went to the emergency department where numerous tests and scans were ran, as medical personnel were trying to ascertain what was effecting her. The following day, Caroline took a turn for the worst and had to be intubated and sedated and was subsequently diagnosed with sepsis and strep pneumonia and given a 10 per cent chance of survival. 

On March 22, Caroline was taken off the ventilator and woke up, beating the odds. On March 30, Caroline had to have surgery where surgeons had to remove approximately half of her right lung.

Her gofundme page reads: "Caroline has a very long and tough road ahead, we're asking for your help with medical costs and after care for our beloved friend, every little bit helps."

Please click here if you would like to donate to her fundraising page.

A former student from Pobailscoil Ghaoth Dobhair, efforts to raise funds are set to take place in Gaoth Dobhair. Kind-hearted, Bríd Sweeney, is organising a 5k in to raise funds for Caroline.

A 5km and 3km is expected to get underway on Wednesday, May 3, from the CLG gounds in Gaoth Dobhair. People are asked to donate what they can.