A mother is in a critical condition after contracting meningitis during a holiday in Tenerife, leaving her family with a daunting £50,000 bill to bring her home. Jade Bird, 33, fell ill at the airport while awaiting her return flight, and subsequent scans revealed a brain infection, leading to her being placed in a coma.
As Jade’s health deteriorated, tests confirmed she had meningitis, prompting her family in Abergele, North Wales, to face the expensive challenge of transporting her back home if she becomes fit for travel. Her sister-in-law, Victoria Bird, and mother Janine have been by her side in Tenerife, expressing the emotional turmoil of potentially having to return home due to financial constraints while leaving Jade behind.
Jade, a devoted single mother to six-year-old Skyla, is adored for her caring nature, with her family setting up a GoFundMe campaign to facilitate her medical evacuation. The fundraising target of £50,000 is crucial for bringing Jade back to the UK, with over £8,400 raised thus far. Victoria appeals for support, emphasizing the urgency of reuniting Jade with her loved ones as they navigate this distressing situation.
