Fernie is grieving the heartbreaking loss of 21-year-old Rebecca Fudge, a young woman whose life was cut short in a recent car accident. In the wake of this tragedy, a community fundraiser has been launched to support her family as they navigate the unbearable reality of laying their daughter to rest.
Just weeks before Christmas—a season meant for warmth, togetherness, and celebration—Rebecca’s family is facing a sorrow no parent should ever endure. The sudden loss has left them overwhelmed not only with grief, but with the unexpected financial pressure that accompanies funeral arrangements, time away from work, and the basic cost of keeping their household stable through the darkest days of their lives.
This is a local family of limited means, living month to month, and the weight of this tragedy has become almost impossible for them to carry alone. As Fernie has done time and again, the community is now coming together to help lift that burden.
The fundraiser aims to support the family with:
• Funeral and memorial expenses
• Time away from work to grieve and make necessary arrangements
• Essential living costs during this difficult period
• A measure of stability as they face the holidays without their daughter
No amount is too small. Every contribution—every gesture of kindness—gives this family the space to breathe, to mourn, and to focus on honouring Rebecca without fearing how they will manage the days ahead.
In moments like this, Fernie’s strength has always been its compassion. When one family hurts, the whole community feels it. Supporting this fundraiser is a chance to wrap this grieving family in the care, dignity, and solidarity they desperately need.
To those who donate, share, or offer a prayer: your kindness means more than words can express.
