Rayven Edwards

Rayven’s children face funeral costs, daily needs, and long-term care after tragedy

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Rayven Edwards

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We are heartbroken beyond words by the tragic loss of our beloved Rayven Amuan Edwards—a devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, granddaughter, cousin, and friend. Rayven’s life was taken by domestic violence. leaving behind three innocent young children. Her daughter Royal was shot and hospitalized, while her younger brothers were forced to witness the violent loss of their mother. They must now face the world without the one person who loved and protected them above all else.

Rayven lived with lupus and chronic kidney disease, enduring regular dialysis treatments that would have broken most people. Yet, even while battling serious illness, she never stopped putting her children first. Every ounce of strength she had went into making sure they were safe, cared for, and loved. Her children were her reason for fighting through pain and exhaustion, day after day.
Because of her medical conditions, Rayven was unable to obtain life insurance. No policy would cover her due to her illness, leaving her family without any financial protection in the event of her passing. Now, her loved ones are facing the heartbreaking reality of funeral and memorial expenses, along with the overwhelming responsibility of caring for her children without her.

Rayven’s children all have significant and ongoing needs:
    •    Million (age 3) requires continued medical care after suffering severe esophageal damage as a toddler, which resulted in a prolonged hospitalization. His health and safety remain a constant concern.
    •    Royal (age 10) was recently diagnosed with autism and will need ongoing therapy, specialized support, and counseling—especially as she processes the traumatic loss of her mother.
    •    All three children will need stability, counseling, and basic support as they grieve a loss no child should ever have to endure.
We are raising funds to:
    •    Lay Rayven to rest with dignity through funeral and memorial services
    •    Provide immediate and ongoing support for her three children
    •    Cover essential needs such as housing, food, education, medical care, therapy, and counseling
    •    Assist with legal and custody-related expenses to ensure the children’s safety and stability
Rayven was more than her illness—she was a mother who loved deeply, sacrificed endlessly, and gave everything she had to her children. Her absence has left a void that can never be filled, but with your help, her children can be surrounded by care, stability, and support during this unimaginable time.
Any donation, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference in the lives of Rayven’s children. If you are unable to give, please consider sharing this fundraiser to help us reach others.
Thank you for your compassion, generosity, and prayers as we come together to support Rayven’s children and honor her life.

Organizer

Lucy Minnick
Organizer
Washington D.C., DC

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