A university lecturer from Manchester is stranded in a Greek hospital after a quad bike accident on the island of Crete. Chathurika Goonawardane, a computer science lecturer, was a passenger on a quad bike when it fell from a cliff, leaving her with serious injuries.
Doctors have told her she will not be able to walk or sit upright for weeks. She cannot return to the UK on a commercial flight and requires specialist medical transport that allows her to lie down during the journey.
The estimated cost of bringing her home starts at around £10,000, with a full quote still pending. Friends have launched a fundraising appeal, which has raised over £3,000 so far.
Goonawardane teaches final-year students at a Manchester university, helping them with dissertations and bachelor's degrees. Her friends describe her as someone who has spent years supporting others and now needs support herself.
The funds will cover specialist medical transport and medical care during the journey. Supporters are urged to donate or share the fundraiser with colleagues, students, and the wider university community.
