Local Community Unites to Aid Family of Mum Critically Injured in Tragic Accident
The community in aCo Antrimtown are rallying around the family of a woman who remains in hospital after a serious crash earlier this week.
Fundraiser Initiated by Local Church
An online fundraiser has been launched by Mosside Pressbyterian Church in Ballymoney, who also held a vigil for local mum Shelly Feeney on Tuesday night. Ms Feeney remains in a critical condition in hospital following asingle-vehicle crash on Monday morning, April 14.
Emergency services were called to the Knockmore Road area of Ballymoney at around 10.29am. The mum, aged in her 30s, was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast by the charityAir Ambulance.
Call for Support and Prayers
Minister Andre Alves-Areias from Mosside Presbyterian Church has launched afundraiserin aid of Shelly's family, to help cover travel expenses to and from hospital, parking costs, potential loss of income, and any unforeseen costs. The Minister said: "Our dear friend, Shelly, has been involved in a very serious accident and sustained severe injuries. She is currently in ICU bravely fighting for her life. This is an incredibly difficult and worrying time for everyone who knows and loves Shelly, especially for Stephen."
Community Prayer Service
On Tuesday evening, Mosside Presbyterian Church opened its doors for the community to join together in a prayer service for Shelly. Posting onFacebook, they said: "As many of you know, there was a tragic accident yesterday [Monday] in Mosside where Shelly Feeney was seriously injured. She is in critical condition at the minute, and she needs our prayers."
Support from Political Figures
North Antrim MPJim Allister said many in the community are paying for the family at this "dire time." He said: "Following a tragic accident in Mosside, North Antrim, there is much anxiety and worry for the young mother involved and her wider family."
Donation Information
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