Help bring Jonny home!
Fundraising campaign by
Jonathan Dunne
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€5,417.00raised of €5,000.00 goal goal
Campaign Story
Hi friends, family, fellow travellers and possibly a few kind strangers too!
Im Jonathan Dunne (Jonny) from Letterkenny, Ireland. Let me tell you a little about my story;
13 months ago i decided to quit my 9-5 office job and presue my dream of travelling. I wanted to see all the beautifiul places the world had to offer, experience many different cultures and have fun with likeminded travellers along the way.
On the 29th March 2016 i left Ireland alone with a one way ticket and since then have explored many amazing places such as Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia as well as voulenteering with abandoned animals on a ranch in Antalya, Turkey and helping teach english to children in Borneo!
In October 2016 my trip brought me to a magical little town called Vang Vieng in Laos. I fell in love and decided i would stay for a little while.
On the 29th of March just a few weeks ago my adventure turned into a nightmare in a matter of seconds when i was involved in a motorbike accident with a Tuk Tuk and another 16 year old motorbike driver who sadly passed away in hospital a few days after the accident. Luckily i was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash which i do belive saved my life.
I suffered several broken bones in my right leg and substantial loss of skin as well as a broken shoulder. I have also lost all movement and power in my right arm which is possibly liked to nerve damage which may be permenant.
I would really appreciate any help that can be given to bring me back home to Ireland, help with medical costs and legal fees here in Laos and also for specilast treatment for my arm when i do return home and aftercare such as physical therapy.
I am blessed to have wonderfull friends here in Laos looking after me, but ultimately i need to come home as soon as possible to seek proper medical treatment in Ireland.
Any donation large or small would be much appreciated in helping with my recovery or even just a simple share on your Facebook page.
Thank you so much guys!
Much love,
Jonny x
Organizer
- Jonathan Dunne
- Campaign Owner
Donors
- Lee Dunne
- Donated on May 11, 2017
From Stephen, Lee and the Dunne family
- Kenny Mc Connell
- Donated on May 11, 2017
September Recovery Update
Update posted by Jonathan Dunne at 09:19 pmHi everyone, just a quick hello and update to let you all know how im doing! :)I have been back in Ireland now almost 8 weeks. Thankfully my leg cast has been removed and my arm is no longer in a sling. I have been attending weekly physical therapy sessions. . . . .
Im coming home! :)
Update posted by Jonathan Dunne at 11:18 pmSo, after months of rest and being looked after here in Laos i am finally recovered enough to fly home! Ill be back in ireland in 2 weeks and then my proper medical treatment can begin! Leg is healing good and im hoping to be back on my feet in. . . . .
Personal Message From My Family!
Update posted by Jonathan Dunne at 07:11 pm"Hi everyone, Jonny's father, mother and sister would like to thank everyone dearly for their support and fundraising to help bring him home. People's kindness has touched our hearts and we are in awe of the generosity and concern of both people we know and strangers alike. It has been
YOU DID IT! - THANK YOU!!!
Update posted by Jonathan Dunne at 01:06 pmWow, My target has been reached! Over ?5000 raised in just over a week! I can't thank all my family, friends, fellow travellers and many many kind strangers who donated and shared my story, reading all your kind comments and messages makes my heart melt! I appreciate it so much. . . . .
Over half way there! :)
Update posted by Jonathan Dunne at 04:51 pmSo, in just 4 days i have already reached 60% of my funding target, over €3000! I cannot thank all my friends, family, fellow travellers and kind strangers who have all contributed to this, its been overwhelming and i really appreciate it, my faith in humanity has well and truly
Thank you Everyone! :)
Update posted by Jonathan Dunne at 11:36 amThankfully im out of the hospital and have wonderfull friends here in Laos looking after me, currently bed bound but recovering and thinking positive. Thank you so much everyone for your support i really appreciate it, Jonny x
Donors & Comments
- Anonymous
- Donated on May 12, 2017
Safe journey home Johnny
- Lee Dunne
- Donated on May 11, 2017
From Stephen, Lee and the Dunne family
- Kenny Mc Connell
- Donated on May 11, 2017
- Eilish Mccolgan
- Donated on May 10, 2017
- Crona Bonner
- Donated on May 10, 2017
Hope you make a full recovery and arrive home soon. Xx crona
- Kathy Carter
- Donated on May 10, 2017
- Sylvia Laird
- Donated on May 10, 2017
- Brian Wallace
- Donated on May 10, 2017
- Anonymous
- Donated on May 10, 2017
Come back home Jonny
- Susanna Browne
- Donated on May 10, 2017
Safe journey home Johnny