Support Kody’s Family & Children

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Kody’s children and parents rely on this fund for rent, groceries, and monthly bills

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$3,150 raised of $20K

Support Kody’s Family & Children

Support Kody’s Family & Children

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$3,150 raised of $20K

42 donations
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Kody was a hardworking man, a loyal friend, and someone who never hesitated to show up when others needed him. If a friend needed a helping hand or simply someone to talk to during a hard time, Kody was always just one call away. On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the unimaginable happened. While on duty working as a security guard at an event at the Los Banos fairgrounds, Kody was shot multiple times. He was the real hero that night, and it showed how much he always put others before himself. This heartbreaking loss has left his loved ones devastated, and he leaves behind his children who now face life without him.

As Kody’s family tries to cope with this tragedy, his parents are also carrying the weight of essential household expenses while they take time to grieve. Donations will help support Kody’s children and ease the burden of bills like rent, groceries, and utilities so his parents can focus on mourning this unimaginable loss instead of worrying about how to make ends meet.

Please help by giving whatever you can and by sharing this fundraiser with others. Any support, no matter the size, will mean so much to Kody’s family during this painful time. Please keep his children, parents, and everyone who loved Kody in your thoughts and prayers.
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Organizer and beneficiary

Samantha Copeland
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Los Banos, CA
Peter Pena
Beneficiary

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