Family Launches Fundraiser to Bring British Stroke Victim Home from Spain
A 34-year-old British woman, Robyn, is fighting for her life after suffering a catastrophic stroke while visiting her parents in the Murcia region of Spain. Robyn, who had travelled to the Mar Menor to spend time with her family, was rushed to a local hospital where she endured two brain haemorrhages, the second leaving her permanently brain-damaged. Tragically, she had no comprehensive travel insurance, relying solely on the UK’s GHIC card, which only covered basic emergency care.
Robyn remains hospitalised at Los Arcos Hospital in Murcia, while her family faces mounting financial pressure to fund her specialist rehabilitation and arrange her repatriation to the UK. The GHIC card does not cover rehabilitation treatments or medical evacuation, leaving Robyn’s loved ones to navigate an overwhelming situation. Her parents have described the emotional and financial toll as “unbearable,” with her mother grappling with Spanish healthcare bureaucracy while dealing with the heartbreak of her daughter’s condition.
To help cover the enormous costs of Robyn’s care and bring her home, her family has launched a crowdfunding campaign. The JustGiving page aims to raise thousands of pounds needed for specialist treatment, repatriation, and long-term care. Robyn’s story highlights the vital importance of comprehensive travel insurance, with her family urging others not to overlook this crucial safeguard.
Supporters can contribute to Robyn’s recovery by donating at JustGiving for Robyn. Every contribution, no matter how small, can help ease the financial burden on her family and ensure Robyn gets the care she urgently needs.
