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:
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