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Holly Brady Memorial Fund

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My sister Holly was born 29-years-ago on 12/14/88.  She was a tenacious youngster and quick to laugh.  She loved animals and was constantly finding local veterinarians throughout town that would spay and neuter stray cats that she would bring them.  Holly developed several health issues as she grew that may have slowed her down, but didn't stop her from attending Iowa State University and finding the love of her life, Mark Brady.  They were married on May 9th in 2009.  Holly wanted very much to be a mother and two years later she was ecstatic when she became pregnant with triplets.  Sadly one of her children, Addison Elsie did not survive and Lexus and Wade were born prematurely at only 22 weeks.  After months in the hospital her children were able to come home, but only with constant nursing care.  Even these hardships didn't stop Holly, who continued to power thru with a smile.  Her children are as tenacious and quick to smile as their mother, powering thru their own disabilities.  The morning of 11/8/18 my brother-in-law Mark Brady awoke to tragedy.  He found his wife not breathing, my sister had passed away in the night leaving behind her husband, who deals with cerebral palsy, and two 7-year-old disabled children.  The last thing we want Mark to worry about are the costs of burying his wife, which is difficult when his only income comes from a small monthly disability check.  If anyone is able to help honor my sister by contributing to her burial fund and related expenses, and easing some of her husband's burden, a contribution in any amount would be greatly appreciated.    The money will go directly to Holly's husband to pay for any related expenses in the coming weeks such as death certificates, legal fees and her funeral, which should be early next week.
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    • $500 
    • 5 yrs
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Fundraising team: Help Holly (3)

Lea Mckee
Organizer
Ankeny, IA
Charlotte DePew
Team member
Sheri Neller
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