Help Michelle Raise Baby Cai after Cerith's tragic death
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On Monday night (30th June 2025) our close friend Michelle and Baby Cai's world was shattered.
Her beloved partner, Cerith Smith, was tragically killed in a car accident. In an instant, the future they had been building together — full of love, hope, and dreams — was torn apart.
Cerith wasn’t just Michelle’s partner. He was the devoted father of their beautiful eight-month-old son, Baby Cai.
Now, Michelle faces the unimaginable, the grief of losing the love of her life and raising a baby alone, with no life insurance policy for Cerith
What Your Donation Will Support:
- The time and space to grieve, without the crushing weight of financial pressure
- Funeral costs to honour Cerith's memory
- Legal fees already incurred with more to come
- Securing hers and Baby Cai's family home, as well as childcare, and everyday expenses
Michelle is doing everything she can to give Baby Cai a stable home — but she cannot do this alone. We are rallying around her and Baby Cai to lift this heavy burden. Every dollar helps Michelle grieve and take steps to realise the future dreams she and Cerith had planned for their family and Baby Cai.
If you are able to donate — even a small amount — it will mean the world to Michelle and Baby Cai. Every donation no matter the size will make a meaningful difference. If you are unable to give financially sharing this page with your network, friends, family, and community would be a huge help.
From the bottom of our hearts,
Thank you for honouring Cerith and standing with Michelle and Baby Cai.
Co-organizers (4)
Jacqui Fernley
Organizer
Hillsdale, NSW
Michelle Montgomery
Beneficiary
Rachel Toigo
Co-organizer
Shelby Hart
Co-organizer