My best friend of 17 years and her family are facing the unimaginable. Losing their mother, Marissa, has left a devastating hole in their lives, one that no family should ever have to endure.

As they try to process their grief, Marissa’s five children are also facing the overwhelming financial burden of laying their mum to rest. No child should have to worry about this while grieving such a profound loss.

I am raising money to help ease the cost of Marissa’s funeral and to support her children during this incredibly difficult time. Any contribution, no matter how small, would mean the world to them and help lift some of the weight they are carrying.

Anything friends, family, or kind strangers can spare will be forever appreciated. Thank you for your love, support, and kindness during this heartbreaking time.

Note from Marissas eldest Daughter:

Its with great sadness that we as a family announce our beautiful mum Marissa has sadly passed away leaving behind her 5 children and grandchild. We are heart broken and would ask that we have some time to grieve our mum.