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UPDATE: Two fundraisers launched to support families of 91大黄鸭 students killed in car crash

Both fundraisers have raised a combined total of more than $16,000
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Two GoFundMe pages have been launched to support the families of the three 91大黄鸭 Secondary Students killed in a car crash on Wednesday (May 26).

was created on Thursday and has raised nearly $10,000 to help the family of Samara Haverko cover her funeral and other expenses.

鈥淪amara was an exceptionally kind, smart, funny, selfless and responsible young lady. She graduated a year early with honours and had plans to become a marine biologist,鈥 said fundraiser organizer and family friend Terra Le Claire.

鈥淪he worked two part-time jobs and was saving money for her education. Her parents couldn鈥檛 have asked for a better daughter.鈥

Le Claire made note of how close Haverko was to all of her family members and how much she valued the time spent with them.

鈥淪econdly, came all her friendships which meant the world to her,鈥 wrote Le Claire.

Haverko is survived by her father Mike, mother Dawn, stepmother Leah, sister Paige, brother Hunter, grandfather Richard and grandmother Renee.

was launched Friday afternoon by KSS鈥檚 parent advisory council (PAC) and has already raised more than $7,000 in support of all three teens.

鈥淭he school and our entire community as a whole is deeply saddened by these events. We would like to extend our deepest condolences to all of the individuals who have been impacted by this heartbreaking tragedy,鈥 wrote KSS PAC.

鈥淲e stand in solidarity with you in our collective grief. Funds raised will be divided equally among the three families impacted to be used at their own discretion.鈥

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aaron.hemens@kelownacapnews.com

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