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online fundraiser
Coverage of online fundraiser in the Nexus archive.
- Single mother of 3 dies after saving a stranger’s child from drowning in creek
Single mother of three, Sarah Jo Reeder, died after attempting to rescue a stranger’s child from drowning in a creek in Alvaton, Kentucky. She was pulled underwater by the child during the rescue, and though both were pulled to safety by a paddle boarder, Reeder later died due to lack of oxygen. Friends and family have launched a fundraiser to cover her funeral costs and care for her children.
- Killer California mother who slaughtered husband and her 6-day-old honored in shocking family tribute
A California mother who killed her husband and 6-day-old child was described in an online fundraiser as a 'caring mother and wife' who 'enjoyed gatherings among her loved ones.' The tribute highlighted her positive traits despite the tragic incident.