Campaign continues for Sam’s kids

A campaign to support Samantha Fraser’s children is more than halfway to its goal, raising money to help cover the cost of caring and educating the three children.

So far over $30,000 has been raised of the $50,000 target.

A friend of the Fraser family set up the GoFundMe campaign to help the family and to hopefully bring some joy to the children.

Sam’s father, Trevor Fraser said the response has been incredible. “I really want to say thank you from us to the community and express our gratitude for the kindness of everyone in these difficult times.”

Donations have come in from at least three states across the country, including from relatives, friends and former work colleagues. Trevor said he’s been touched by people’s generosity, particularly in light of how difficult the past few years have been for everyone, “with COVID-19, lockdowns, home schooling and business losses”.

While the guilty verdict in the recent trial was an enormous relief, there are still a mountain of challenges for the family, including some significant health issues.

“It’s been really difficult for the kids,” Trevor said. “They’re keen to go to see their aunt, and they really want to go to America for Christmas and see their uncle and cousins … and snow! That’s their wishes, but their wishes are sometimes more than I can supply.”

Trevor hopes the fundraiser will help make those wishes come true.

He said part of the money raised by the GoFundMe campaign will be used for a special holiday later this month.

The children, Jemima (13), Rex (11) and April (9) are going to Queensland with their grandparents to see their aunt and a new baby cousin.

He’s also hopeful that over the next few months some of the legal issues surrounding Sam’s estate will be resolved and a business investment, on hold throughout Covid, will reactivate and help provide some additional income, taking pressure off the family budget.

To donate, go to gofundme.com “Caring for Sams Children”.