A fundraising drive is underway for a young Donegal family who experienced a medical emergency in Spain.

Tracey McGowan (main pic), from Ballybofey, was on holiday with her husband Paul and their young children two weeks ago when she became ill.

She was rushed to a local hospital where her condition was stabilised, however, she was not well enough to travel home. As a result, her family had to stay in Spain to be at her bedside before she could be brought back to Donegal. Thankfully, she is now on her way home.

In order to support the family financially, Tracey’s friends at the Evolve Health and Fitness gym in Ballybofey have organised a sponsored cycle. The marathon 12 hour event will take place at the Roadhouse Bar, Ballybofey, this Saturday 17th August.

Beginning at 8am, a relay team will continue on exercise bikes until 8pm. Donations will be accepted on the day and a raffle will also be held. Already, TWO Electric Picnic tickets and a jersey signed by the Donegal team have been donated along with a number of other super prizes. All monies raised will go directly to the McGowan family meet their costs.

For further information, and to make donations or pledge raffle prizes, contact Elaine on 0863610648.