My dear friend Marie is facing the unimaginable — the loss of her beloved son, Thomas. In the wake of this devastating tragedy, she’s navigating overwhelming emotional pain while also facing serious financial hardship.

Thomas was an incredible young man with the kindest heart. He had a gentle, sweet soul and a warmth that touched everyone who knew him. Whether it was his quiet compassion, his beautiful smile, or the way he showed up for others, Thomas made the world a better place just by being in it. His absence has left a hole in the hearts of everyone who loved him.

As Marie grieves and begins the painful process of healing, she’s also dealing with urgent financial needs. She’s missed her $2,200 mortgage payment and had to borrow $2,300 just to bring Thomas’s ashes home from the funeral home. On top of that, she’s struggling to afford daily necessities like groceries and hygiene products.

Marie has had to take time off work to manage her grief and begin the painful process of moving forward, and to face the heartbreaking task of sorting through Thomas’s things.

This GoFundMe has been created to ease the financial burden while Marie and her family grieve, heal, and try to find their way forward. All funds will go directly toward mortgage payments, funeral costs, and basic essentials during this painful transition.

If you’re able, please consider donating. Every gift, no matter the size, helps more than you know. And if you can’t give right now, sharing this campaign is just as meaningful.

Thank you for helping us honor Thomas’s memory and surround Marie with the support she needs during the hardest time of her life.

With love and gratitude,

Amber