article_snippet.sent: his family then turned to social media and crowd sourcing in a desperate plea for donations. '
article_snippet.sent: The donations have been coming in thick and fast since the GoFundMe page was created . '
article_snippet.sent: In seven days, over $47,000 has been raised by 956 people and the link has been shared nearly 1000 times.
article_snippet.sent: Victorian finance, leasing and risk management company Morris Finance have made the largest donation to the cause by pledging $2000. '
article_snippet.sent: In nine days over $76,000 was raised for the teen's surgery .
article_snippet.sent: Rooftech Australia, Summerland Credit Union and Alstonville Quality Meats have also donated generous sums for Mr Byrnes.
highlights_snippet.sent: 18-year-old Jackson Byrnes and 18-year-old Jackson Byrnes family have used crowd funding to raise money .