In Memory of Candice Shayne Ting

I met Shayne 10 years ago in college. I was scared and lonely since I never lived anywhere but the US. I attached myself to our friend who said she didn't speak English and it was funny to think about now because Shayne told me that she didn't want to speak up to be lumped with the Americans. Little did she know I'd be stuck to her like glue for the next 10 years of our lives. She couldn't get rid of me and I would never leave her side. I was a cry baby but Shayne always knew how to cheer me up; from spur of the moment trips to the mall to get Taco Bell to no-sleep-snack-overload sleepovers at her house; she was that person for me. We then graduated from college and navigated ourselves into adulthood; that's when things got a little more complicated. While both of us were trying to figure out our place in life, Shayne struggled and our friendship would be tested time and time again. But through these trials, we became even closer and realized that not only we were best friends, we were family. Shayne is my soul mate, my twin flame. She was the warmth I needed to get through the toughest days, my fiercest protector, and the biggest advocate in my life. She made sure everyone around her felt loved, felt needed, felt taken care of despite putting herself second most of time. Her family was her whole life and it showed through everything she did. People just loved to be around her, she was just that person and I was so grateful and proud to call her my best friend. Her sudden passing shocked us all and her absence has left a gaping hole in our hearts. Literally there are no amount of words to describe what an incredible, extraordinary person she was and I'm grateful to have shared a part of my life with her. This GoFundMe was set-up to assist the family in their funeral expenses. Any amount is greatly appreciated. Thank you!