Parents of South Shields woman launch campaign to bring her home from Spanish island after she suffers 'devastating' brain aneurysm

Danielle Sheriff, known as Dani, moved to the Spanish island a decade ago. Her family say that while she was living the dream life she never forgot about her loved ones back home.

In September, after feeling unwell for a number of weeks, the 34-year-old collapsed having suffered a devastating brain aneurysm.

Dani's condition continued to deteriorate in hospital, despite several operations and attempts to keep her alive.

Her parents, Ronnie and Julia, prepared themselves for something no parent should have to do, to say goodbye to their beautiful daughter.

But shortly before her 34th birthday on Christmas Day, Dani's condition improved slightly.

While her family say she is far from being out of the woods they say “it is a miracle that Dani continues to fight and stay with us.”

Ronnie and Julia have been by their daughter's side every step of the way for the last four months.

As their savings have dwindled, Ronnie and Julia will soon have to return to England in an attempt to earn money to keep themselves afloat, with a Go Fund Me page launched to help raise funds, with a challenge set up to boost the appeal.

The page said: “This is going to be a long, arduous journey to recovery for Dani and all focus for her mam and dad should be on supporting their daughter continue to fight for her life, without worrying about how they are going to survive financially.

“We are going to be making our way, virtually, from Dani's hometown South Shields to Maspalomas in Gran Canaria - a distance of 2,375 miles.

"We will be running, cycling, swimming our way to Dani and recording our miles using Strava.

“Obviously, the more people we have completing miles, the quicker we will reach the 2,375 miles.

"We would love to see other people getting involved and adding to the miles too as a show of support to Dani and her mam and dad.”

Anyone who would like to add their miles can follow the appeal’s club page on Strava - South Shields to Maspalomas for Dani.

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