Helping Leslie and Jen Rich

Hi my name is Aurora and I am fundraising for Leslie and Jen Rich. Saying goodbye to loved ones is never easy but it's infinitely harder when they are an ocean away.

With the deepest broken hearts we are asking for your help. Our dear friends Leslie and Jen Rich have fallen on hardship. They are beloved members of the music and arts community. Their hearts are heavy this season and they need our help. Leslie’s dear mom Emily Rich was unexpectedly hospitalized on Dec 15, 2023. Leslie and Jen drained their savings for emergency flights and stayed in Belfast, Ireland to spend her last days with his mom. She passed away on Christmas Eve December 24, 2023 and they extended their stay for her funeral.

Upon their return to Minnesota their sweet kitty Gary had a diabetic seizure and was rushed to the emergency vet costing over $3,000. Eight days after their return home, Leslie’s father, Leslie, died suddenly on January 13, 2024. The loss has left them emotionally and financially devastated and unable to get to his dad’s funeral without incurring more debts. Any amount you can donate will help them recover losses from their first trip to lay Leslie’s mom to rest and cover the journey to now lay Leslie's father to rest. Your love and generosity will surround them with the care they so desperately need in this season.

Our Goal is $16,900

Cost Breakdown:

Flights for mom’s funeral $5,800 (holiday flight costs)

Stay for mom’s funeral $1,300

Mom’s funeral and additional travel expenses $400

Gary’s emergency vet fees $3,000

Flights for dad’s funeral $4,500

Stay for dad’s funeral $900

Dad’s funeral and additional travel expenses $400

Gary’s medical boarding costs $600

Go fund me fees estimated $490+ (2.9% + $0.30 automatically deducted from each donation)

Leslie and Emily Rich

Gary

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