Sisters critically injured in M9 crash 'getting stronger' as they share recovery update
A GoFundMe page for the Carlow family has raised over €822,000 since its launch last month
The three sisters from Carlow who were critically injured in the horror M9 crash last month have shared a recovery update through their GoFundMe page.
The fundraiser, launched by their friend, Bryan Curley, has raised over €822,000 with over 26,000 donations since it’s launch last month.
Alma, Niamh and Ella, aged in their 20s and 30s, and Alma’s son Yemi aged 7 were critically injured when a BMW travelling in the wrong direction on the M9 crashed into them in Moone, Co Kildare.
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The family were travelling to Dublin airport for an early morning flight to England to attend a family wedding when they were involved in a head on collision, in which the 5 teenagers driving the BMW were killed.
In their GoFundMe statement the sisters shared that they wanted to thank people for the “overwhelming” kindness and generosity.
“We are continuing to take things one day at a time and are getting stronger as the days go by,” the statement said.
“The past few weeks have been incredibly difficult for all of us, but the support we've received from so many people has meant more than we could ever put into words.”
They continued to thank everyone who has donated, shared the fundraiser, sent a message or kept them in their thoughts and prayers.”
To view or donate to the GoFundMe, click here.