Shylohs Life Celebration and Final Send Off

$400 donated
Given by 13 generous donors in around 8 months

Fundraising to give my baby sister the send off fit for her and what she deserves

Northland

On October 28th 2006 my beautiful sisters life was ripped away by one single stupid act, she was only 16 years old and studying Travel & Tourism with the dream to be an air steward. Oh the places she would've been, the people she would've met, the adventures she would've had. Her tragic passing didn't just affect a couple of people, it became a massive downward spiral for our family that has taken us a long time (10 years nearly) to semi recover from. There's no feeling in this world than losing a sibling and a sibling I had glued to my hip for her entire childhood. Not only was our family affected but she had a miriad of friends as well.

So with this year being her 10 year memorial we have decided it's time for her unveiling. Because we never got to celebrate with her for her graduation, or her 1st long haul flight, or her 21st or any other milestone she may have reached we want to have a celebration fit for Shyloh.

I am asking for donations of any amount to help us pull this together. Even if you have $5 to donate We would be forever grateful. The funds will go towards the cost of the concrete for her site, her headstone and parts of the celebration afterwards if there are still funds left. Every person who donates will also be given a special thank you gift as well.

Thank you for your support xo

Cara Rufus-Ellis' involvement (page creator)

I'm the planner for this event and Shylohs sister

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Latest donations

Robz
Robz on 16 Nov 2016
$50
Cuzzy x
Cuzzy x on 28 Oct 2016
Lots of love and hugs from me and my Charlie xx
$50
Jess dent
Jess dent on 04 Jun 2016
Xx
$5
Lacey
Lacey on 25 May 2016
Hi Cara, Sadly I won't make it back in december as I'm already going home in august. I hope this helps to make our beautiful girl the resting place she deserves. Always think of her and your family, love always xxx
$45
LC :-)
LC :-) on 21 Apr 2016
Touched so many in your life on earth here Shyloh. And you continue to still!! Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted -Matthew 5:4 So.. with that said, A LOT OF Aroha AND BLESSINGS to you and your family Jazz!!
$50

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This campaign started on 25 Mar 2016 and ended on 1 Dec 2016.