McDonald, a player for Stoke City, recently took to social media to share her distressing situation. She revealed that despite sustaining an injury during a league game for her club, she was facing the prospect of joining the NHS waiting list for surgery. Expressing disappointment at the lack of support from the club, she emphasized the financial strain and mental impact she was experiencing as a result of the injury, which would likely end her football career.
In an effort to raise funds for her surgery, McDonald set up a GoFundMe page and appealed to the football community for assistance. She stressed the urgency of the situation, describing the financial burden and the prolonged waiting time for consultation and treatment. Despite her plea, the initial response from the club was inadequate, prompting McDonald to seek help from the wider football community.
She expressed her hope that by sharing her story and rallying support, she could secure the necessary funds for the complex and costly surgery. In the midst of the physical and financial challenges she faced, McDonald appealed for help from anyone who could assist, whether through financial contributions or by sharing her story to raise awareness. She outlined the significant impact the injury had on her livelihood, expressing her desire to regain her mobility and return to work.