Heartbreak as Irish mum-of-two in a coma in Turkish hospital after holiday fall

Stacey Callan, from Drogheda, Co Louth was on holidays earlier this month with her partner and two children when she suffered a fall

The devastated family of a mum-of-two, who suffered a serious brain injury following a fall while on holidays in Turkey, has launched a fundraising appeal.

Stacey Callan, from Drogheda, Co Louth was on holidays earlier this month with her partner and two children when she suffered a fall.

The fall caused a serious brain injury and Stacey is currently in a coma in a Turkish hospital, according to family members.

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“It was a bad fall that caused the brain to bleed. She had brain surgery and is still in ICU,” a family member wrote on social media.

A Go Fund Me, called ‘Save Our Stacey’ has now been launched to help reduce the overwhelming financial burden for Stacey and her family and has raised nearly €24,000 so far.

“Our names are Joanne and Wendy and we're trying to raise funds to help our family member Stacey,” the Go Fund Me says.

“We never thought we would have to write this but in October 2024 Stacey Callan suffered a serious brain injury following a fall, whilst on holiday with her partner and two young children.

“Stacey is currently in a coma in a hospital in Turkey. Whilst Stacey and her family took out travel insurance, the insurance company is refusing to pay out at this time.

“We will continue to work with the insurance company to resolve any queries they may have but we're urgently asking for your help to reduce the overwhelming financial burden of this tragic accident for Stacey and her family, so they can focus on Stacey's recovery.

"Stacey has a long road to recovery ahead of her, she has been in for the last five days and the current charges for this stands at €20,000 and looking at €2,000 per day going forward.

“Any donation made, would be very greatly appreciated.”

Further fundraisers have also been set up including a Benefit Night for Stacey taking place on Saturday, October 26 in Greenmount House, Drogheda at 8.30pm and a Coffee Morning will take place at The Market House, Dunleer in Co Louth on Sunday, October 27 from 11.30am.

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