Fundraiser for critically injured Sofia (12) more than triples target in just five days
A fundraising appeal set up to help the family of a Ballerin child critically injured in a road traffic collision has more than tripled its original target in just five days.
12-year-old Sofia Mullan was airlifted to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children on November 10 after being involved in a road traffic collision.
Sofia’s local GAA club Ballerin had appealed for prayers for the Year 9 pupil as did her school, Loreto College in Coleraine.
Family friend and local woman Shonagh Lagan, along with her friends Laura and Erin, decided to launch a GoFundMe appeal in a bid to ease some of the worries being faced by the Mullan family.
She said: “This is any parent’s worst nightmare, especially with three younger sons at home.
"We have made this page to help with the financial impact this will have on the family. At such a worrying time for them all, it’s a simple gesture to take away any financial burden they may have and allow them to focus on Sofia.
"It can help with fuel costs, loss of earnings and anything that could help Sofia’s rehabilitation.”
The appeal was set up on November 15 with an original target of £5,000. At the time of writing (on November 20), the target had more than tripled, standing at £17,541.
Shonagh said: “Any donation is appreciated and I’d like to thank you in advance for your kind donation and well wishes.
"Please continue to include Sofia and all her family in your prayers.”