Travelling Cheap

Daniel Eley is a volunteer in Colombia teaching school children. He has been in the country for many years and people who met him know him as a warm person who has risked even his personal safety just to be in Colombia. He has been volunteering for years not just in teaching kids but also as a supporter of various human rights groups in the country.
But fate would change Daniel’s life and now he needs everyone’s help. On January 1, 2010, Daniel had an accident while diving  in a river in Cali, Columbia. He’s immobile since the incident. Fortunately, the damage is only in his spine which means he is still aware of his surroundings. Medical treatment for his condition is not available in Colombia. He has to be airlifted back to England so that he could be given proper medical care and rehabilitation. This will cost a lot because of the extra requirements in transportation.
Fortunately, the plight of Daniel Eley did not go unnoticed. Friends and even complete strangers started donating to help his medical condition and possible rehabilitation.

The goal is to raise £90,000 which should be good enough for his medical needs. As of this writing, the amount collected is already more than £70,000. Media attention and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook has also increased awareness of his situation.

The swift reaction is very encouraging as the needed money can be raised in no time. To help Dan, his family and friends or for updates about his condition please join the Facebook group HELP DAN.

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