The late Gwendolyn Healy was from Elgin, Illinois. The Healy family is devastated by the loss of their beloved daughter. To support them in these difficult times, Nicole Lindberg, a friend from Ripon College, has organized a fundraiser in Gwendolyn’s honor. The goal is to alleviate some of the financial burdens they may face and allow them to grieve without added worry.
Nicole Lindberg shared her efforts on Facebook, stating, "I know it isn’t much, but I created a way to donate in honor of Gwen Healy. Marc and Heidi would love to support the Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago…or any Children’s Hospital of your choosing. I will coordinate the donation from this effort to Lurie’s. Feel free to share this link."
Gwendolyn, affectionately known as Gwen, was a bright soul who touched the lives of everyone around her. Her laughter, kindness, and zest for life will be deeply missed. The pain her family is experiencing is beyond words, and in these difficult times, their friends and extended family are coming together to offer support.
The GoFundMe campaign organized by Nicole Lindberg has raised $400 of its $5,000 goal in just one hour. Nicole expresses the collective sentiment, "As you may know, the Healy family has suffered the unimaginable loss of their beloved daughter, Gwendolyn. The pain they are experiencing is beyond words, and in these difficult times, we are compelled to come together and offer our support."
Community members are encouraged to contribute to the fundraiser to help the Healy family with any immediate needs they may have. Nicole emphasizes, "Your generosity will go directly to the Healy family to help with any immediate needs they may have. If you would like to contribute, any amount, no matter how small, will make a difference and show our solidarity with the family during this difficult journey."
In addition to financial support, Nicole asks for thoughts, prayers, and continued support for the family as they navigate this heartbreaking loss. "Let us come together as a community to surround them with love and compassion," she says.
This fundraiser reflects a community’s desire to provide comfort and assistance during a tragic time and highlights the far-reaching impact of Gwendolyn’s life on those around her.
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