Hello, my name is Nicholas Da Bella, Sofia's brother. I am organizing this fundraiser on behalf of my family. On May 9th, my sister Sofia passed away at the age of 16 years old. She fought so hard to be here; after two long, difficult years, we had to say goodbye to her. Despite everything she had gone through, she always had a smile on her face and knew how to make everyone around her laugh. Her strength and love are what is keeping us going. Sofia had her whole family with her when she left this world. She was a daughter, sister, cousin, niece, and friend.

This GoFundMe was created to help us give her the goodbye she deserves. Our family appreciates anything given, no matter how little. If Sofia or anyone in our family ever made you feel loved, supported, or cared for, please know that so much of that came from the love Sofia gave to all of us.