Michael Reed Henry, affectionately known as Mike, has sadly passed away after a brave battle with cancer. The Sporting California USA community, where his wife Kelly Henry has been a dedicated member for over a decade, mourns his loss deeply.
Kelly Henry has significantly contributed to the soccer family, spending 11 years with Arsenal FC and continuing as a key leader since Sporting CA USA’s inception. Her commitment and passion have shaped the organization, and now the community is rallying to support her and their children, Taylor and Daren, during this difficult time.
A Facebook post by Sporting California USA captures the collective grief: "It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Reed Henry ‘Mike’, beloved husband of our esteemed colleague and friend, Kelly Henry." The post emphasizes Mike’s courage and the community’s solidarity, urging everyone to extend thoughts, prayers, and support to Kelly and her family.
To help ease the financial burden, Brooke Schaefer, Kelly’s cousin, has organized a GoFundMe campaign. The campaign, titled "Help Ease the Burden for Michael’s Family," has raised $725 of its $25,000 goal through eight donations as of yesterday. Brooke explains the urgency, stating, "Michael was diagnosed with cancer and within a month he had been bedridden and unfortunately passed away on July 1st. With everything happening so fast, they find themselves scrambling to come up with funds for the upcoming funeral."
The community’s response has been heartfelt, with donations and messages of support coming in. Contributors like Randy Lyen and Omar Seda have expressed their condolences and offered financial assistance to help Kelly and her children during this challenging time.
As the Sporting California USA community comes together to support one of their own, the memory of Michael Reed Henry will undoubtedly remain a source of inspiration and unity. The hashtags #brokenhearted, #restinpeace, and #SportingCaStrong reflect the deep connection and shared grief felt by all.
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