Help support My Brother’s Family After a Devastating Tragedy

Title: Help Support My Brother’s Family After a Devastating Tragedy

Dear Friends, Family, and Compassionate Community,

I am reaching out to you with a heavy heart to share a tragedy that has struck my brother, Steven Cole, and his beautiful family. On June 12, 2025, what began as a simple evening outing to the park turned into a nightmare that no family should ever have to endure.

Steven, a devoted father, was taking his five children—Secret (11), Faith (7), Chris (4), Isaiah (3), and little Rebecca (11 months)—to a nearby park for a cherished time of play and bonding. In a blink of an eye, tragedy struck. A driver came barreling down the street at a high rate of speed. Steven managed to get three of the kids out of the way just in time, but tragically, Secret and Rebecca were struck.

Both girls were rushed to Elliot Hospital in critical condition, where they underwent multiple surgeries to save their lives. After their initial treatment, they were flown to Boston Children’s Hospital and admitted to the ICU. The medical team fought tirelessly to stabilize them. While Secret showed incredible strength and began to respond to treatment, our sweet Rebecca faced insurmountable challenges. Despite the doctors’ best efforts, she suffered severe complications, including internal bleeding, a swollen brain, and multiple broken bones. Tragically, Rebecca passed away on 6/13/2025, just a few days shy of her first birthday and just before Father’s Day.

As my brother and his family navigate the unimaginable pain of losing their baby girl while supporting Secret in her ongoing battle for recovery, our family is reaching out for your help. We are seeking to raise funds to cover medical expenses, funeral costs for little Rebecca, therapy for the three younger children who witnessed such horrific events, and to assist my brother’s family as they face this incredibly difficult time.

Your generosity can make a profound difference. Any contribution, no matter how small, will be deeply appreciated and will help lighten the burden on my brother and his family. Please consider sharing this campaign with your friends and community, and keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for your kindness and support during this heart-wrenching time.