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A GoFundMe appeal has been launched to cover the cost of bringing 23-year-old Hai back to Ireland after he died while surfing in Bali. The campaign, created three days ago, is intended to ease the immediate financial pressures on his partner and family as they organise repatriation and funeral arrangements.
What the fundraiser will pay for
Lessons from eight days in Sri Lanka
Appeal seeks repatriation to Ireland for 23-year-old who died in Bali
Organisers say donations will be used for repatriation from Bali, flights and travel for Hai’s immediate family, funeral expenses and other unforeseen costs that follow a sudden death abroad. These are the specific needs highlighted by those running the appeal.
Money raised so far
The campaign has set a goal of €100,000. At the time of the appeal’s latest update, it had gathered almost €70,000.
Family and partner
Hai had been travelling in Bali with his partner, Aoife, who now faces the loss while away from her family at home. The organisers describe the circumstances as unexpected and say friends and relatives are struggling with both grief and practical arrangements.
Request for support
The appeal asks for financial contributions and for people who cannot give money to help by sharing the fundraiser with others. The organisers have publicly thanked everyone who has already donated or circulated the campaign, saying that the support has been a comfort during an “incredibly difficult time.”
