Community rallies to fly Darwin mum home after sudden stroke in Bali
A tight-knit Darwin community has shown incredible generosity, uniting to support one of their own in a time of crisis.
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The Darwin community has mobilised at lightning speed to raise more than $64,000 in just five hours to bring home a local mother who suffered a severe stroke while on holiday in Bali.
Megan Brown, a dedicated committee member of the Amateur Fishermen’s Association of the Northern Territory (AFANT), has been in a Bali hospital since Saturday night after the unexpected medical emergency.
Her daughter, Maddison Brown, launched a GoFundMe campaign on Thursday, urgently seeking funds to cover the cost of an air ambulance to Darwin.
“The level of care in Bali is not adequate enough for Mum’s current needs and state,” Ms Brown wrote.
“Her best and only option is coming home to receive critical care.”
Despite having travel insurance, Megan’s family said they could not wait for the insurer’s assessment and needed immediate support to secure medical transport.
The overwhelming response to the fundraiser highlights Megan’s deep ties to the community, with friends and strangers alike contributing to ensure she gets the care she needs.
“Mum is the kindest person in the world, who has literally given the shirt off her back many times to people...she’s the first person to put her hand up to help,” Ms Brown said.
“She will be absolutely mortified to know that I have created this and I know when she recovers she can have a go at me for it later.”
The campaign’s rapid success underscores the generosity of Territorians, with donations continuing to pour in.
The family remains focused on arranging Megan’s return to Darwin, where she can receive specialist treatment.
Ms Brown expressed her gratitude online for the generosity received.
“My family and I thank you from the bottom of our heart for helping get my beautiful mum, a sister, our beautiful Nanny and friend home,” she said.
For those who wish to contribute, the GoFundMe page remains active.
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