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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Cathal Ryan

GoFundMe set up to help family 'get back on their feet' after 'devastating apartment fire'

A GoFundMe has been set up after a “devastating apartment fire” last week resulted in a family’s home burning down.

Due to the fire, which took place on April 20, the family “lost all their personal belongings, including, clothes, and cherished memories” and now are in need of “need of financial assistance to help them get back on their feet”.

To help the family “get back on their feet” the GoFundMe was subsequently launched, which you can donate to here. Currently, the fundraiser is up to €8,485 out of the €14,000 goal.

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A statement on the page reads: “On April 20, Mark, Sandra, Aaron, Josh, and Mia experienced a devastating apartment fire that has left them with nothing.

“They lost all their personal belongings, including, clothes, and cherished memories. They were left with nothing but the clothes on their backs and now need to rebuild their lives.

“This family now need financial assistance to help them get back on their feet. They need to replace all of their possessions and pay for unexpected expenses.

“As friends and family, we are asking for your help. We are hoping to raise enough money to support this family during this difficult time. Any donation, no matter how small, will go a long way towards helping them rebuild their lives.

“Mark, Sandra, Aaron, Josh, and Mia are extremely grateful for any support you can provide. Please consider donating to help them get back on their feet and move forward from this tragedy. Thank you for your generosity and support.”

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