I would like to share some important information about this fundraiser to ensure full transparency and to comply with GoFundMe’s verification process.

1. Relationship to the Recipients

My name is Bridget, and I was a lifelong friend of Jacinda Barzan. After her tragic passing, I created this fundraiser to support her children and help the family with the sudden financial pressures they now face.

I am in direct communication with the children’s legal guardian, Cale Brown, as well as the GoFundMe beneficiary, Josie Brown.

2. Beneficiary Details

The official beneficiary of this GoFundMe is Josie Brown.

Josie is working closely with Cale and the rest of the family, and she will be the person receiving the funds directly through GoFundMe.

3. How the Funds Will Be Used

All funds will be placed into a separate, dedicated savings account managed by Josie Brown.

These funds will be used solely for the needs of Jacinda and her children, including:

Funeral director payments and funeral-related costs

Christmas support and gifts for the children

School essentials for next year, including book packs, uniforms, and other educational items

Any other immediate or necessary expenses to support the children during this difficult time

4. Communication and Oversight

There is full, open communication between myself, Cale Brown (the children’s guardian), Josie Brown (the beneficiary), and Jacinda’s extended family.

We are all working together to ensure the funds are used exactly as intended and in the best interests of Jacinda’s children.

We deeply appreciate every donation, message, and share. Your support is helping us care for the beautiful children Jacinda loved so fiercely.

Thank you for your kindness and compassion.

— Bridget

Hi everyone, my name is Bridget and I’m creating this GoFundMe in honour of my long-life friend, Jacinda Barzan - an incredible soul whose life was tragically taken in an e-scooter accident Sunday on the Sunshine coast.

This loss has shaken all of us. Jacinda wasn’t just a friend; she was the kind of person who brought people together without even trying. She accepted you exactly as you were, made you feel safe to be yourself, and loved her 2 children (BOY11&GIRL7) with a fierce, unshakeable devotion. Anyone who knew her felt the warmth of her heart and the strength of her loyalty.

As we navigate this heartbreak, we are trying to support her family through the immediate financial pressures that come with such an unexpected loss. We are hoping to raise $10,000 to help cover:

Funeral costs

Christmas presents for her children

School essentials for next year

Any other urgent needs that arise during this incredibly difficult time

This is something no family should ever have to face especially so close to Christmas. Any donation, no matter how small, will make a meaningful difference and help ease the weight on her loved ones while they grieve and try to find their footing again.

If you can donate or share this fundraiser, it would mean the world to us. Thank you for helping honour Cinny's memory and support the beautiful children she loved so deeply.

With love, light and immense gratitude,

Bridget