My name is Ashley Killin, and Courtenay is one of my dearest friends — truly family to me. It breaks my heart to see her and her girls facing such a painful and tragic time.

Courtenay is not only a devoted mother, but a rare soul whose kindness and strength touch everyone around her. If you know her, you know how lucky you are. Her presence brings warmth and light into any room, her heart is generous, and she gives so much of herself to others without ever expecting anything in return.

On November 5th, Court and her three incredible girls — Sequoia, Shye, and Billie — experienced an unimaginable loss with the sudden passing of Billie’s dad. Their world shifted in an instant, leaving them with a weight no family should ever have to carry.

As a hardworking single mother, Courtenay has always been the one offering support, compassion, and strength — to her family, her friends, the children she works with, and anyone who crosses her path. But right now, she needs her community to hold her up the way she has always held up so many others.

This GoFundMe is being created so Courtenay can breathe — so she can take time to grieve, gather her strength, and be fully present with her girls as they navigate this heartbreaking chapter. With Christmas approaching, your support will help ease financial stress during a season that should bring warmth and togetherness. Donations will also help the family travel back to Saskatchewan when they are ready, so they can connect with loved ones and find the closure they deeply need.

Every act of support, no matter the amount, brings comfort, hope, and relief to this family as they move through an incredibly difficult time.

Thank you for lifting up Courtenay, Sequoia, Shye, and Billie with love, care, and compassion. They need their community right now, and every bit of kindness truly matters.

Due to the sensitive nature of this tragedy, we ask that this information remain off social media for the sake of Courtenay and her girls. If you know someone who would like to help, please share this email/text directly with them.