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Help Laura and her girls after the sudden loss of James.

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This GoFundMe is to support my friend Laura and her children. It is to help them find their feet after the tragic loss of her partner James.

I have known Laura for 19 years and even though I am an ocean away, I felt it in my heart to set this up for her and her girls.

James was 42 years old. A father of 3. Happy, healthy, and hardworking. He loved his partner, his children, and life itself.

On May 30th 2025, he had a tragic accident and sustained a severe head injury. He remained on life support for 5 days in hospital but unfortunately he passed away on June 3rd, 2025. He donated 3 of his organs which gave 3 families more time together that without him they may not have received.

James and Laura have been together for 14 years and they have 2 daughters Millie (18 months old) and Lucy (6 months old). He also has a son James (21 years old) and they were best friends.

Your contributions may be used towards: childcare, education, housework, etc. As a fellow young widow with 2 young daughters myself, I know this load is heavy so let’s help lighten it for her.

No donation is too small and if you find that you cannot donate please share her story to reach as many people as we can.

Thank you,
Laura Cote
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