"I wanted to bring her home..." Promising 18-year-old Korean-American golfer collapses from brain hemorrhage; passes away tragically during fundraising efforts

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Family members launched a fundraising campaign to bring Jessica Bang, an 18-year-old promising golfer who collapsed due to a brain hemorrhage, back home, but ultimately received the heartbreaking news of her passing.

Australia's ABC reported on the 14th (Korea time) that "Jessica Bang, Australia's rising golf star, passed away at the age of 18 after collapsing from a brain hemorrhage in Thailand."

The Australian Women's Professional Golf Tour (WPGA) also announced Jessica Bang's death. The WPGA tour stated, "The entire Australian golf community is deeply saddened by the news that young player Jessica Bang has passed away in Thailand."

It further added, "During this incredibly difficult time, we convey the thoughts and prayers of the Australian golf community to Jessica Bang's family, friends, and all who knew and loved him."

According to reports, Jessica Bang suddenly showed symptoms of a brain hemorrhage and collapsed in Thailand on the 1st. She was then urgently transported to Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok for treatment but ultimately did not recover.

She also had deep ties to Korea. Jessica Bang was born in Korea in 2007 and recently acquired Australian citizenship. She turned professional last November.

Coincidentally, Jessica Bang met with this tragic incident while preparing for a tournament in Thailand to participate in the KLPGA Tour International Qualifying Tournament.

After Jessica Bang fell into a critical condition, her family also rallied together. Her cousins Summer and Amelia opened an online fundraising page and set out to raise funds for Jessica Bang's medical treatment and transportation costs.

The family hoped that Jessica Bang could be brought home to continue her treatment and recovery surrounded by loving family members and those around her.

However, given Jessica Bang's condition, it was reported that using a regular commercial flight would be difficult, requiring a special aircraft equipped with intensive care unit facilities. Consequently, the family requested assistance to raise the enormous medical costs and air transportation expenses.

Through the fundraising page, her cousins stated, "The family wishes to bring Jessica Bang home so she can recover surrounded by people who love her and the local community," and asked for support and prayers from many.

However, the family's earnest wish was ultimately not fulfilled. The cousins later announced Jessica Bang's passing through an additional notice. They also paid tribute, saying, "We will forever cherish the time and memories shared with Jessica Bang," and added, "Her sense of humor and bright, energetic personality will remain a precious memory for our family forever."

The amount raised through fundraising is expected to be delivered to Jessica Bang's parents to cover medical expenses incurred during her treatment process.

The family expressed gratitude, saying, "Once again, we extend our deepest thanks to everyone who supported Jessica Bang and our family during this incredibly difficult time."

Another Australian media outlet, 7News, reported that "Jessica Bang, who was evaluated as a player with great promise, suddenly collapsed at the beginning of this month and was hospitalized in a Bangkok hospital."

It further explained, "Jessica Bang, who showed symptoms of a brain hemorrhage, underwent emergency surgery and has been receiving treatment while dependent on life support equipment. However, she ultimately did not recover and passed away with her family by her side."

They added, "Jessica Bang has relatives in Sydney and Korea, and the family was deeply shocked by the sudden news of her passing."

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