Support for family of Steven Tougher

We have made a second Gofundme to allow us to collect donations on Madison’s behalf. This page has been set up in our NFP Charity entity name, the Core Community Foundation Ltd and all donations will be passed along to Madison. The Core Community Foundation Ltd has DGR status and thus all donations are tax deductible. Go Fund Me will send you a tax receipt.

On the 14th of April we learnt of the tragic news that Madison's husband Stephen was killed in the line of duty as a paramedic. Stephen was a paramedic with the NSW Ambulance Service and was posted to Southern Sydney. Madison and Stephen are locals to the Wollongong region. Madison is due to have her second child in a few short weeks. Madison is a valued team member of the Core Disability Network and her partner was well-known to our community. We hope that any funds raised through this platform can go to support Madison and her family during this extremely difficult time. On behalf of the Core Disability Network we extend our deepest condolences to Madison and her young family. We are thinking of you.

For the original Gofundme please visit this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-madison-and-her-family?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&mibextid=uc01c0

Regards,

Matt Thomas

Core Disability Network - Director

Core Community Foundation - CEO

Update:

A statement to the media from Madison and the Tougher family:

“Steven’s dedication to helping others shone brightest during his work as a NSW Ambulance paramedic and previously as a nurse.

But it wasn’t just his medical expertise that made him exceptional – Steven’s compassion touched the lives of so many people.

He had a way of calming fears, offering words of solace, and showing kindness in the midst of chaotic or traumatic events.

“Steven had an uncanny ability to connect with people, to truly understand their needs, and to provide care with genuine warmth and empathy.

He was always ready with a smile, a kind word, or a lending hand and brought joy to those around him.

While we are still grieving our much-loved husband, father, son, and brother, we are thankful for all the love and support we’ve received from his NSW Ambulance colleagues, his closest friends and family, the greater NSW Health family, NSW Police, and members of the community.

As we are still coming to terms with our loss, our family requests privacy at this time.”