People are uniting behind the children and crèche worker who were wounded in yesterday’s attack in Dublin, with a crowdfunding effort raising over €80,000 in a matter of hours.
As the country continues to reel from Thursday’s scenes of horror outside Gaelscoil Coláiste Mhuire on Dublin’s Northside, organisers of the Go Fund Me say they have been “absolutely overwhelmed” by the support and kindness received so far.
The fundraiser details how the children and carer were attacked Thursday “by a strange with a knife” as they were leaving the school to be collected by their parents.
“This is a small Gaelscoil (all Irish school) in the heart of Dublin City Centre and is almost like a small family and this attack has shocked parents, students and the whole school staff to their core and your help and support would be greatly appreciated at this time,” the fundraising page details.
In an update shared today, organisers thanked supporters for the donations, and said they would seek to raise as much money as possible for those impacted by the incident.
“We have been absolutely overwhelmed by the support and kindness we have received thus far, so thank you all so much for your donations,” organisers said.
“Rest assured we will keep the fundraiser updated and will share exactly where the funds are going. Please continue to support in any way you can, and thank you all again you are helping more than you can ever imagine… Thank you so much,” an update read.
The fundraiser asked for help to assist the school in supporting the children, and to help provide any future support they may need.
“This should be the most special time of year for all children and at the school they are currently practising for their Christmas school play and your help and donations will assist the school in making this year as special as possible for the Children and staff that have been impacted by this terrible event.”
The fundraiser will also go towards the carer, “who bravely put herself infront of so many children so they could run to safety while putting her own life at risk.”
“Having known this lady for many years and having two children attend this school I can say this lady is nothing short of a superhero tonight and we will be forever grateful for her and wish her a speedy recovery from her injuries,” the organiser said.
“Unfortunately due to her significant injuries she will now be out of work for the foreseeable future and we would love to be able to support her in her time of need like she did for the children so bravely.”
“Any donation no matter how small would be greatly appreciated and will really help in more ways than you could imagine.”
Money raised will be donated directly to the carer, and to the school.
You can find the fundraiser here.