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<div>Hi, my name is Kate Mirabito, and I’m fundraising for my dear friend, Jen Olver.
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<div>Four weeks ago, Jen’s life changed in an instant when she was hit by a car while crossing a pedestrian crossing on Pittwater Road in Brookvale. The impact was horrific. Jen was thrown over the bonnet of the car, hit the windscreen, and was then thrown several metres onto the road. She suffered a dislocated knee and a severely shattered ankle, along with significant emotional and mental trauma from the accident.
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<div>We are incredibly grateful that Jen survived, but the road to recovery is going to be a long one.
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<div>At the moment, Jen is struggling to walk or leave her first-floor apartment. She has had multiple surgeries, and more are booked in to have her mobile again in the future. This means she cannot work, drive, take her 9 year old son Jasper to school, or manage many of the everyday things that most of us take for granted.
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<div>Jen is a contract worker, so unfortunately she does not have access to paid sick leave. As a full time single mum, this has put an enormous amount of financial and practical pressure on her and Jasper. Family and friends are doing everything they can to help with school runs, day to day needs and appointments, but there is only so much they can do.
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<div>Right now, Jen’s priority needs to be healing and getting through this incredibly difficult period without the added stress of worrying about how she will pay her bills and support her son.
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<div>We are hoping to raise enough money to help Jen and Jasper get through the next three months while Jen is unable to work. Donations will go towards essential living expenses, bills, transport, support with Jasper’s needs and other unexpected costs that come with recovering from such a traumatic accident.
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<div>Any contribution, no matter how big or small, would mean so much to Jen and Jasper. Your support will give Jen some breathing room while she focuses on her recovery and, most importantly, getting back on her feet.
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<div>If you’re unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser with your friends, family and local community would also make a huge difference.
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<div>Thank you so much for taking the time to read Jen’s story and for supporting her and Jasper during this incredibly challenging time. ❤️
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<div>This Fundraiser is now complete and no longer accepting donations. Mitch, Charlie, and family would like to thank everyone for their generosity. We have far surpassed the initial goal to support Mitch and Charlie and everyone is overwhelmed with appreciation.
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<div>Alexandra Paul (Islam) tragically lost her life in a car accident on the afternoon of August 22nd, 2023—a devastating event that has left her baby boy, Charlie, to endure an unimaginable loss: that of his beloved mother, Alex.
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<div>Amidst this heart-wrenching situation, Mitch Islam finds himself confronted with the daunting reality of raising Charlie as a widowed father.
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<div>As the Paul and Islam families navigate their way through grief and begin the healing process, numerous friends have expressed a desire to provide more than condolences alone. To address this, we've launched this GoFundMe campaign—a chance to support Charlie and Mitch during this challenging period.
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<div>While the immediate responsibilities of arranging the funeral and commemorative services are being attended to by the Paul and Islam family, we see this fund as a means to contribute to Charlie's future and offer Mitch the essential support to weather this storm. Your generous contributions will ease the financial burden on Mitch, giving him the necessary space to process his grief without the added pressure of an early return to work.
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<div>The funds raised will go directly into Mitch's hands (currently set up through his sister, Rachel, as the temporary benefactor on Mitch's behalf while he continues processing things), empowering him to make decisions that best serve Charlie's well-being. Whether it involves securing resources for Charlie's future education, ensuring his day-to-day needs are met, or aiding Mitch in navigating the uncharted waters of single parenthood, your donations will have a profound and lasting impact.
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<div>Each dollar you contribute represents a step toward a brighter future for Charlie—a future in which he can flourish, grow, and uphold his mother's spirit.
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<div>As a Canadian success story is tragically cut short, Alex will be remembered as a passionate, determined young lady who could illuminate any room she entered. She was not only kind, educated, witty, and resolute, but Alex was also a staple in the international Figure Skating community representing Canada at the Olympics. But above all, Alex will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, wife, and mother to Charlie.
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<div>Your support serves as a testament to the strength of friendship, the strength of family, and the strength and international connection that the figure skating community holds surrounding Alex, Mitch, and Charlie.
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<div>We extend our gratitude for your involvement in Charlie's journey, ensuring that his path ahead is filled with love, opportunities, and support.
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Supporting baby Charlie- Loss of Mother Alex Paul

<p>Our Jenn was the rock of her family. She ran the show with humour, wit, style, confidence and love. She was a caring and supportive wife &amp; partner to Mitch for 9 years of marriage and 14 years together in total. And very importantly, she was a beloved and hands-on Mama to daughters Logan (6) and Remy (4) as well as fur babies Grace, George and Nola.
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<p>Jenn was also a longtime and valued member of the LuluLemon family for nearly 10 years, holding store management roles at Vaughan Mills, Sherway, Yorkville, and most recently, again at Sherway.
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<p>Tragically, while out for a run on Sunday July 4th in High Park, Jenn suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and instantly passed away at the age of 38. She was healthy, vibrant and the centre of her family’s universe.
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<p>This devastating loss has taken a severe emotional toll, but also a heavy financial one for these working Toronto parents. Due to the severe impact of COVID on the hospitality industry, Mitch has been unable to work and forced to take over full-time domestic and Daddy duties while Jenn became the sole provider for the family. <br /><br />With the added adversity of these times, we as their friends and loved ones realize that the best way to support this young family is to set up a Go Fund Me. This financial support will help Mitch and his girls secure their stability, while they navigate this difficult time.
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<p>We appreciate any support that you can offer. In Jenn’s memory and in loving support for Mitch, Logan and Remy, we thank you.
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<p>With love,<br />Friends of the Darragh &amp; Gouveia Families xx
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<p>George is an 11 month old Bernese Mountain Dog puppy. He is a sweet and gentle boy who is about to be a big brother as his human parents are expecting a baby. George has always seemed healthy but blood work for his neuter revealed a liver issue. Follow up testing showed he he was born with liver shunts both inside and outside of his liver. His parents were very responsible and bought pet insurance but their policy is capped and cannot cover the cost of the diagnostics and surgery he requires to save his life. The Ontario Veterinary College assures us that they can fix him but the cost will exceed $10,000. If we can raise this money, George can have a chance at a normal life. If we can't, he will most certainly get sick and die. 
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<p>George's parents were too proud and shy to ask for help. My name is, Dr. William Fleury, and I ma George's Veterinarian. I am starting this campaign on George's behalf. I am donating my own time an money to try and save this beautiful dog. Please help me make this happen. 
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