A fund set up to help bring young Carlisle footballer John McKenna home has raised over £22,000.
The 22-year-old died after falling from a hotel balcony in Ibiza on June 22.
He was on holiday in San Antonio with friends.
Mr McKenna was a keen footballer and played for Scotby FC.
The online appeal was set up his family, who set a target of £5,000. The total currently stands at £2,118.
The appeal says: “We as John’s family and friends are overwhelmed and extremely thankful for the support we have received in the past few days.
“Our next task is to bring our big man home, to contribute to that effort we would kindly ask for a charitable donation to JackTheLad Foundation.
“This foundation supports families who find themselves in the heart-breaking situation of coping with the death of a family member aged 16 to 30 years in an overseas accident whilst on holiday.
“Anything you are willing to give will be a massive help in not only bringing John home but also help create something more permanent up at the Scotby pavilion, where we can all be reminded of the support and love everyone gave in this heart-breaking situation.”
To donate, visit https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/johnmckenna?utm_term=2QzXprpWR
