Two families from the Durham Region are facing a very difficult time right now. One family is mourning the loss of their son to a road accident. The other is dealing with a young son who was injured in a serious schoolyard accident.
Shamma Ngandu Mwamba, son of Pastor Sylvain Ngandu, was killed in a road accident in Durham on Sunday, June 14. He was known for his passion for music and ministry, was deeply loved by his family and the Greater Toronto Congolese community.
His parents described Shamma as a “cherished son, brother, nephew, and friend whose kindness, love, generosity, and passion for music and ministry touched the lives of so many”.
The family has reached out to their community for support to ease their financial burden so that they can “focus on grieving and celebrating the beautiful life Shamma lived”.
Their community quickly rallied, raising nearly $19,000 from 291 donors in a single day to help his family with funeral and memorial costs.
The goal is for the GoFundMe is for $40,000. The donations are currently sitting at almost $37,000.
The family thanked the community for their “love, support, and generosity during this difficult time”. They stated that they will “forever cherish the memories of Shamma and the love and laughter he brought into our lives”.
Schoolyard Tree Accident
An Oshawa parent received a call while they were at work, that their son had been involved in a serious accident in his schoolyard, and that she needed to get to the school ASAP.
The boy was struck by a falling tree in his schoolyard. This accident has had a significant impact on the child and the family. Due to the extent of his injuries, the boy will have a long road ahead to recovery.
The co-worker of the mother has set up a GoFundMe for “this great family to help ease the financial burden and allow them to focus solely on getting their son back to full health and enjoying his childhood, as he should”.
The Oshawa community has rallied behind the child and his family by raising almost $16,000 toward a $18,000 goal.
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