Support David's Family After a Courageous Fight

What was meant to be a relaxing holiday in Turkey turned into a nightmare that none of us could have imagined.

Just hours before his flight home, David suddenly became seriously unwell at the airport. Within a matter of hours, his condition deteriorated rapidly, and he was rushed to intensive care. Placed into an induced coma and kept alive by life support, David was fighting for his life thousands of miles from home.

For four long weeks, his devoted wife, Dawn, remained by his side in a Turkish hospital, never leaving him as he battled with incredible strength and courage.

On 8 June, David was finally repatriated to Scotland aboard a specialist flying intensive care unit. He continued his fight while receiving outstanding care from the dedicated staff in the Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley.

Despite everyone’s best efforts, our warrior David passed away peacefully on 18 June, surrounded by his loving family.

The financial impact of David’s emergency medical treatment abroad, his specialist repatriation, and the extended time spent overseas has been immense.

We are raising funds to:

* Help ease the financial burden of David’s emergency medical care abroad.

* Support Dawn and the family during this incredibly difficult time.

* Help with David’s funeral expenses.

* Make a donation to Kidney Research UK in David’s memory, and to the Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley, in recognition of the exceptional care and compassion shown to David and his family.

David Kelly, of Barrhead Joinery, was a much-loved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He was someone who was always there to lend a hand, offer support, and put others before himself. Now it is our turn to be there for those he loved most.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, and every share of this page will make a real difference in helping to ease the financial burden on David’s family during this heartbreaking time.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support.

This fundraiser has been created with the full permission and support of David’s family.