Shane's Family

$2,670 donated
Given by 44 generous donors in around 3 months

Please help ease the financial burden for Shane's family in their time of grief.

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On Christmas night 2020, our beloved Shane went to sleep for the night and never woke up. He was only 12 years old. Shane was a very loved and special young man, who battled gallantly through the challenges of living with cerebral palsy. Shane lived with his Nana Anne, his brothers, Gary and Isaiah, and uncles Jay and Carl. Anne, Jay and Carl were not only Shane's family, but they were also his full time caregivers. Shane's significant physical disabilities required a high and constant level of specialist care, which his family provided lovingly. Not only have Anne and the boys suddenly lost their precious grandson, brother and nephew, but they have also lost their incomes as Shane's caregivers. I wanted to set up this page so Anne and her boys could spend some time to grieving their tragic and sudden loss of Shane without any added financial pressure.

In addition, Anne would absolutely love to provide a headstone for her darling grandson.

Dana Watkins' involvement (page creator)

I was Shane's teacher and am friend of his amazing family.

Use of funds

These funds will be used to ease any finacial pressure through loss of income while Shane's family grieve the loss of their precious boy. They would also like to put funds towards providing a headstone for Shane.

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Thank you  10 January 2021

On behalf of Shane's family, Nana Anne, Uncles Jay and Carl, and brothers Gary and Isaiah, I would like to say thank you to you all who have supported the family through your generous donations and or sharing of this page. The response is truly humbling and is appreciated beyond words. Thank you 💛🦋⭐🦋💛🦋⭐

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Denise
Denise on 02 Mar 2021
My heart goes out to you my fellow GRG sister Anne. I am sure Shane has left a huge hole in your family and in your heart. I know God has a plan for us all and I hope you find peace, joy and love as you move forward knowing you have given this boy a loving and happy 12yrs of life. Congratulations to you and your family for doing that for him. May God bless you for your good work.
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Dana Watkins

Thank you so much for your kind message and generous donation. Your thoughtfulness is truly appreciated, thank you 🦋💛🦋💛

Dana Watkins
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 24 Feb 2021
Levi touched my heart. I didn’t know him or his family, but he has the most wonderful happy smiling face.
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Dana Watkins

Thank you for your kind support. He certainly had a way of touching the hearts of many. Your donation is so greatly appreciated, thank you 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

Dana Watkins
Ruth
Ruth on 24 Feb 2021
Dana, may the Lords peace and comfort be upon and in you and rest assured Shane is whole and running around enjoying heaven to the full. Doing all that he would have thought on this earth he would like to do if he was able. xox
$20
Dana Watkins

Thank you so much for your beautiful words and donation. I've no doubt he will be unstoppable now, free from his physical disabilities. Thank you once again. 💛💛💛

Dana Watkins
Kate
Kate on 16 Feb 2021
Anne, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kxx
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Dana Watkins

I'd like to say a big thank you on behalf of Anne and the family for your very generous gift. It means a lot to receive such loving support. Thank you again, 🌻🦋💛

Dana Watkins
Lecia
Lecia on 21 Jan 2021
Sorry to hear love to the family Challans family xo
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Dana Watkins

Thank you for your love and support. Your gift is very much appreciated and will definitely be a big help at this time 💛🦋💛🦋💛🦋

Dana Watkins

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This campaign started on 28 Dec 2020 and ended on 28 Mar 2021.