Dying mum needs €20,000 to get home

Hurricane Carter · 19-10-2012 11:57AM

Is it just because people are on the internet they feel they can say what they like in regards to this woman's situation? Where do people get off on being such twats.

What's wrong with humanity when we go to such lengths to question the integrity of a dying woman's wish to see her family?

Even if more money is raised than what's needed so what, who cares where it goes as long as end goal is achieved and she gets to die with her family? Besides, maybe it go towards her son who'll be left without a mother.

I hope nobody here (that's a lie) is in the same situation or ever needs to raise funds for something like this or for an operation abroad.

This just reinforces the opinion that AH is full of twats.

Not going to bother reading this forum anymore.

swervring · 19-10-2012 12:00PM

To clarify, Independent Article states that she needs a special medical flight/air ambulance; her parents have flown over from Poland to be with her; and she has worked in Burger King but doesnt appear to any longer.

Such a sad story, I hope she gets home

Furious_George · 19-10-2012 12:07PM

Melion wrote: »

I'm very cynical of the whole thing tbh

You really should be ashamed of yourself. I'm quite sure the lady and her family didn't take the decision to ask for charity very lightly. The normal reaction of a proper functioning human being with a capacity for empathy is to read the story and feel sad for the lady and her family, not to start trying to generate cynicism and doubt regarding her situation. I hope you take a long hard look at yourself and ask yourself why this is your reaction.

strandroad · 19-10-2012 12:09PM

davet82 wrote: »

i'd expect the money to be donated to a cancer charity or the hospital that was treating her but i really dont know

People can simply stop donating above 20k if this is of concern. They are nearly there.

keithclancy · 19-10-2012 12:09PM

I Am Kong! wrote: »

Is it just because people are on the internet they feel they can say what they like in regards to this woman's situation? Where do people get off on being such twats.

What's wrong with humanity when we go to such lengths to question the integrity of a dying woman's wish to see her family?

Even if more money is raised than what's needed so what, who cares where it goes as long as end goal is achieved and she gets to die with her family? Besides, maybe it go towards her son who'll be left without a mother.

I hope nobody here (that's a lie) is in the same situation or ever needs to raise funds for something like this or for an operation abroad.

This just reinforces the opinion that AH is full of twats.

Not going to bother reading this forum anymore.

Easy answer there.

Because a fist won't come out of the screen and punch you in the face.

19-10-2012 12:10PM

Mod

I've snipped the charity link in the OP, this is standard practice. All details, for those who want them, are contained within the news article on independent.ie.

FutureGuy · 19-10-2012 12:10PM

I can understand the cynicism but I donated anyways. The person in charge of the fund is friends with Marta on FaceBook so she would be known.

They have raised the goal to 25K now. I think they should cap it at 25K. That's not being mean, but it started at 10K, then 20K and now 25K.

Any excess should be donated to an Irish cancer charity.

Queen-Mise · 19-10-2012 12:13PM

the groutch wrote: »

excuse the cynic in me, but when the donations go above €20k, what will be done with the rest of the money?

Probably charity. And if not - I don't see the problem with some sort of trust fund for the child.

There is an exceptionally good cancer hospice in Limerick, I'd imagine if the rest went to charity it would go there.

strandroad · 19-10-2012 12:20PM

FutureGuy wrote: »

I can understand the cynicism but I donated anyways. The person in charge of the fund is friends with Marta on FaceBook so she would be known.

They have raised the goal to 25K now. I think they should cap it at 25K. That's not being mean, but it started at 10K, then 20K and now 25K.

Any excess should be donated to an Irish cancer charity.

They shouldn't have raised it above the ambulance costs I think, but people can just stop donating once this is reached. The 10k goal was before they were given exact quote for the fare.

davet82 · 19-10-2012 12:21PM

mhge wrote: »

People can simply stop donating above 20k if this is of concern. They are nearly there.

i'm not concerned, they could raise a 100k once she gets home, as for the money left over if it went for a holiday for her son or a trust for him then so be it, there is also the question of when she passes too there will be cost involved too but i expect the person running the campaign will donate the left overs to a cancer charity

Son Of A Vidic · 19-10-2012 12:36PM

NIMAN wrote: »

A very sad story, but surely the Polish Gov should pay the €20k?

Now shouldn't we of all people in this country know, that governments do fúck all for their people.

Well done OP for raising this issue, I was totally oblivious. Hopefully those of us who can, will make our own little contribution to her fund.

Stheno · 19-10-2012 12:52PM

Very sad story

Noxin · 19-10-2012 01:08PM

Donated.

This was on the donate page:

DEAR AMAZING PEOPLE, I was asked by so many people to increase the goal from 20k to 25k so they don't have to worry about the finances in Poland. So if you still wish to donate please do... This is the last increase!!!!!!! If anyone will be still interested in donating after that I will give Bank Account details. Thank you so much!

Sappa · 19-10-2012 01:34PM

The guy is going to lose his wife,who gives s **** if they get an extra 10k at least she can relax in Poland and know that he is not lumped with a debt for their child.
I am sure she would pay 100 times this figure not to have this disease.
End of the day if they spend it on some nice things for her give the lady a decent few mths and memories for her son this is what matters.
It's half a TDs expenses after all,not a huge sum.

Abi · 19-10-2012 01:43PM

Jesus, the poor thing. Such a pretty girl too

donegal_road · 19-10-2012 01:51PM

I wonder would the 20k be better put towards trying to cure her? This guy was given 9 months by the doctors last year

HeyThereDeliah · 19-10-2012 01:51PM

We are very generous when it comes to this type of heartbreak story and it is sad, €20 donation is nothing really if it makes a difference to someone's life. I hope she gets home and wish her the best.

It's times like this I'm proud to be irish, I'm sure her own country is doing the same fundraising appeal for her.

granturismo · 19-10-2012 01:52PM

They seem to have raised 22K and are now looking for an extra 3K to pay for expenses in Poland.

At least they've raised enough for the air ambulance. This is from the gofundme dot com page. 1 hour ago:

DEAR AMAZING PEOPLE, I was asked by so many people to increase the goal from 20k to 25k so they don't have to worry about the finances in Poland. So if you still wish to donate please do... This is the last increase!!!!!!! If anyone will be still interested in donating after that I will give Bank Account details. Thank you so much!

Penny Dreadful · 19-10-2012 01:54PM

davet82 wrote: »

http://www.independent.ie/national-news/dying-mum-needs-20000-to-spend-last-weeks-in-poland-3264743.html?start=3

Calling Michael O'Leary... would be a nice puplicity stunt for him for a change instead of the getting peoples backs up.

Anyways gonna make a small donation, very sad story for a young family...

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homemadecider · 19-10-2012 01:58PM

Abi wrote: »

Jesus, the poor thing. Such a pretty girl too

What have her looks got to do with anything?? Would this be less sad if she was ugly?

caspa307 · 19-10-2012 02:03PM

homemadecider wrote: »

What have her looks got to do with anything?? Would this be less sad if she was ugly?

maybe he was just saying she was pretty maybe id wouldnt be less sad

Crann na Beatha · 19-10-2012 02:14PM

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Dave147 · 19-10-2012 02:15PM

homemadecider wrote: »

What have her looks got to do with anything?? Would this be less sad if she was ugly?

Oh shut up.. what a stupid post.

UCDVet · 19-10-2012 02:16PM

homemadecider wrote: »

What have her looks got to do with anything?? Would this be less sad if she was ugly?

Yes, most people would find it less sad if she were ugly.

There are endless numbers of studies that show attractive people are considered more valuable, nicer, harder workers, etc...etc...etc...

The media is also more likely to cover stories about missing children who are attractive, whose parents are wealthy, and whose skin color matches that of the majority of the given population.

It might not be 'right', but it is how (many) people are.

Abi · 19-10-2012 02:17PM

homemadecider wrote: »

What have her looks got to do with anything?? Would this be less sad if she was ugly?

You know what, even typing that line I knew someone have to come up with a stupid line like that. Don't be so fúcking ridiculous.

davet82 · 19-10-2012 02:19PM

i think maybe its time to lock this up, possibly sticky it til the get to the 25k and delete it, i'd rather nobody that knows this girl sees this spiralling thread

thanks

HeyThereDeliah · 19-10-2012 02:20PM

homemadecider wrote: »

What have her looks got to do with anything?? Would this be less sad if she was ugly?

I think it's one of the things we say but not meaning anything by it. It's like a private thought but you say it out loud.

caspa307 · 19-10-2012 02:28PM

davet82 wrote: »

i think maybe its time to lock this up, possibly sticky it til the get to the 25k and delete it, i'd rather nobody that knows this girl sees this spiralling thread

thanks

too late for that

caspa307 · 19-10-2012 02:39PM

<snip>
REALLY? mods? :mad:

HeyThereDeliah · 19-10-2012 02:52PM

caspa307 wrote: »

REALLY? mods? :mad:

It's a troll, I know it's annoying but quoting it makes it worse. Report it mods will get to it.

Dying mum needs €20,000 to get home

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