THOUSANDS of euro has been raised to support the family of a “bright and loving” man who was killed during Storm Eowyn.
Kacper Dudek, 20, was killed in Raphoe, Co Donegal when a tree fell on his car at around 5.30am on Friday morning.
The young man was on his way home from his workplace at Zeus in Letterkenny at the time of the horror incident.
It is believed Kacper was attempting to make a U-turn on the blocked road during the storm when his car was struck by the tree.
The Poland native, who had been raised in Lifford the area, died at the scene.
And his devastated father Artur had spoken to his son on the phone before his death and was waiting for him to arrive home.
He told a local priest after the tragic death: “He never came home.”
He is survived by parents Artur and Katarzyna Dudek and younger siblings Karol and Weronika and his girlfriend Molly.
The funeral of the beloved young man will take place tomorrow in St Patrick’s Church in Murlog, Lifford at 10.30am.
This will be followed by a cremation at Lakelands Crematorium.
His remains are currently reposing at his home.
And following the tragic passing a GoFundMe has been set up to raise funds to cover funeral costs and support Kacper’s family.
The GoFundMe page describes the popular young man as being “full” of kindness.
It reads: “We are heartbroken to share the devastating loss of Kacper Dudek, a bright and loving young man whose life was tragically cut short during the recent storm Eowyn on Friday 24th January 2025.
“Kacper, aged only 20 years, was full of life, dreams, and kindness; touching the hearts of everyone around him.
“In this unimaginable time, we are coming together to support Kacper’s family with funeral expenses and other unexpected costs as they navigate this heartbreaking loss.
“Any amount, no matter how small, will help ease the financial burden and allow them to focus on honouring Kacper’s memory.
“Your kindness, prayers, and generosity mean the world to the family.
“Please share this page to help spread the word and show Kacper’s family that they are not alone.”
And the fundraiser has already raised €12,085 for his heartbroken family.
Over 500 people have donated to the cause, which is found under ‘Kacper Dudek’ on the GoFundMe website.
