In what should be a season of joy and celebration, two Durham families are instead mourning the loss of their loved ones. A family in Pickering has lost a father and an Oshawa family has lost a son and brother.
In Oshawa, the Singh family is close to reaching their fundraising goal as they continue grieving the loss of their son and brother, Davin.
The GoFundMe page notes that “As time passes, life continues moving forward, but for a family grieving the unimaginable loss of a son and brother finding their way back to anything resembling normal is not so simple.”
Friends Janice Mendes and Niya Singh relaunched a fundraiser for Davin’s mother, Shalinie and their family.
They shared their sentiments that “No parent should have to navigate the heartbreaking loss while also worrying about how to keep everything else afloat. While the families pain cannot be taken away, perhaps we can help ease some of the weight they’re carrying.” Adding that “Sometimes the greatest gift was can give someone who’s struggling is a little breathing room.”
They have currently raised 90% of their 16 K goal.
In Pickering, Greg Bates, aged 49 is being remembered by his community after his sudden passing, with friends raising funds to support his children’s future.
Greg was the beloved husband to Jenny, a tremendously proud father of Adrianna and Ethan. He was also a devoted dog-lover and avid outdoor enthusiast, who will be remembered for his love of camping, golf, long walks, and nature hikes. He had a passion for soccer and his team was Liverpool FC. Nothing made Greg prouder than watching his own children take the field and find great success in their accomplishments.
In honour of his children, a GoFundMe was started by his loved ones to help support some of his childrens educational and athletic aspirations. Currently they have raised 34% of the $20K goal.
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