Former Sheffield student, 24, died while teaching abroad – now his family are trying to bring him home

Logan Porter, who graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with a teaching degree, was in Slovakia when he collapsed and died last Saturday.

Originally from Barnsley, Logan moved abroad in August to begin a job as a social sciences teacher at the American Academy in Bratislava.

His death has devastated shocked family and friends and an online fundraising appeal has been launched to help with repatriation and funeral costs.

Posting on the Go Fund Me site, Logan’s sister, Camilla Porter, said: “On December 14 our family had a phone call that changed our life forever.

“We found out that my amazing kind daft apeth of a brother, Logan, had passed away.

“At just 24 years young, it was completely out of the blue and unexpected. The cause of death is yet to be established.

“Logan was living his best life, teaching in Slovakia, and surrounded by love and laughter.

“He thought the absolute world of his students, and we are grateful and thankful he had found a career and place to work, with staff and students alike, that he enjoyed and thrived in.

“As a family we need to personally cover the repatriation costs which could be anything up to £10,000; before the costs of the funeral itself.

“We have set this fund up to be able to help us cover some of the costs incurred whilst bringing Logan home from Slovakia.”

She added: “So unbelievably grateful to everyone who has donated so far, I’m absolutely blown away and humbled by the support from you all. “Reading all the kind words and tributes is bittersweet.“As my baby brother, he was always amazing to me; and marvelous and eccentric and daft and funny and intelligent, I could go on. He was one of the truly beautiful souls to grace the earth.

“To read how he touched so many lives as the kind and thoughtful soul he was is heartwarming and humbling.“Thank you so much to everyone, I will never be able to put into words my gratitude.”Click HERE to donate.