With broken hearts, I'm reaching out for support on behalf of my sister, Sam and her three children, Ayden, Lacie, and Emersyn, after the unexpected loss of her husband/their father, who passed away Friday morning after a long and difficult mental health battle. This loss was sudden and heartbreaking.

All funds raised will go to Sam and the kids to help ease some of the immediate and ongoing burdens, including:

• Funeral and memorial expenses

• Counseling and therapy support for the children and their mom

• Day-to-day family needs as they adjust to this new reality

• Helping the children feel supported and cared for during the holidays and Emersyn's fourth birthday on December 16th

More than anything, we hope this fundraiser helps relieve some of the financial stress so Sam and the kids can focus on what matters most: grieving and healing.

If you’re able to donate, we are deeply grateful. If not, sharing this page and keeping this family in your thoughts means more than words can say.

Thank you for your love, kindness, and support during this incredibly painful time.