Zach's mother Patrice (née Rodgers) also discovered she had acute myeloid leukaemia last February HEALTH HELP Staggering 6-figure sum raised in just 24 hours for Donegal boy, 4, with rare blood disorder who needs treatment abroad A STAGGERING six-figure sum has been raised in just 24 hours for a young Donegal family hit with a double health blow. Four-year-old Zach McCrossan, from St Johnston in Donegal, was recently diagnosed with a rare blood disorder. 2 Zach has been diagnosed with a rare blood disorder. Credit: Gofundme And his only chance of survival is a bone marrow transplant, which is not available in Ireland. Zach began showing signs of severe fatigue. And after many tests and bone marrow biopsies, he has been diagnosed with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) that can progress into acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). He has now been referred to the Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology in Utrecht, Netherlands, where he’s expected to be an inpatient for at least three months. The young boy's family has started a GoFundMe campaign to support Zach through his "critical treatment" as well as keep their "family together" during this difficult time. The campaign was launched with the goal of €3,500, and in 24 hours it had raised over €122,500 - smashing their initial target. The funds raised will go towards travel, accommodation, and basic living costs while they are in the Netherlands. This is the latest health challenge to hit the McCrossan family. In February, Zach's mother Patrice discovered she had acute myeloid leukaemia. The 32-year-old was rushed to Galway Hospital for treatment days later before being transferred to St James’ in Dublin for a bone marrow transplant. Unfortunately, the transplant wasn’t as successful as the family had wished and Patrice now travels regularly to Dublin for treatment, and is still receiving chemotherapy to keep her disease at bay. Since the news broke, the local community has shown an incredible outpouring of support for Patrice, her husband Gary, and their four children, aged between seven months and nine years. But now the couple are being forced to turn their attention to help their little boy, Zach. Dad Gary said the news of Zach's illness has hit them hard but they are doing their best to stay strong. 'FINANCIAL TOLL IS ENORMOUS' He said: "It’s devastating to think of our family being split up once again. We are doing our best to stay strong, but the emotional and financial toll is enormous. "Patrice will need to continue her own treatments at home while also being there for Zach—and for our other children, Casey, Hollie, and little Tillie. "We are humbly asking for support to help bring our family to the Netherlands so we can be with Zach during this incredibly difficult time. "Whether it's a small donation, a share, or simply keeping us in your thoughts — it all means the world. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts." Donations can be made to help Zach's fundraising campaign.