Isle of Man representation at the Special Olympics in China could be in jeopardy unless the team can raise another £20,000.
The overall cost of the trip for the 30 competitors and 12 coaches is £50,000, of which two thirds has already been collected.
Further fundraising events are in the pipeline, but Team Manager Graham Davies is hoping Island businesses and residents will respond to the appeal:
Southern Show starts today!
A weekend of events planned at Orrisdale Farm
Men who plotted to import drugs in car jailed
Trio sought to bring large quantities of cocaine and cannabis to Island
Legislative changes to ease planning process for offshore power projects
Changes would enable a single consent
Delays to some cervical screening results
Manx Care says the issue has now been rectified
The battle to keep the Island's rights of way clear of vegetation
Weather conditions have been 'particularly challenging'
First ever red list of endangered freshwater fish species
Two species have been identified as being at risk
