Bench for Sophia

$4,499 donated

Given by 187 generous donors in 14 days

We are raising money to get a bench in honour of Sophia Crestani at the University of Otago, nearly a year since her tragic death.

Otago

On the 6th of October 2019, Sophia went to a party where she tragically lost her life. Nearly a year on, we felt the need for a place for us to be able to come together to honour her memory. The money we raise will be used to fund a bench in Sophia's honour, underneath the cherry blossom tree in front of the Clock Tower at the University of Otago. With Spring just starting, the cherry blossom tree is a beautiful place to remember our beautiful friend. This will be a place where we can all come together to remember her, celebrate her and share our memories. Any donation is hugely appreciated, and from all of her friends at the University of Otago we are incredibly grateful. <3

Megan Prentice's involvement (page creator)

Friends of Sophia

Use of funds

The money we raise will be used to fund a bench in Sophia's honour, underneath the cherry blossom tree in front of the Clock Tower at the University of Otago. Any surplus money will be donated to the Sophia Michelle McMillan Crestani Scholarship.

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