Helping hand for grieving family

A GoFundMe page has been sent up to help the grieving family of Rhiannon Drake, who died in a car accident last week.

The Ventnor mother leaves behind a devastated partner, four children and stepchildren.

A friend has set up the page to help the family cover the cost of a funeral, as well as relieve the burden of bills and the cost of groceries.

There is also a donations trolley at Coles in Cowes where people can leave donations of essential household items.

The GoFundMe page raised over $12,000 in just five days and has already received over 250 donations.

Organiser Brook Deverall applauded the community for their support.

“Thank you so much. The family are so grateful, this means the world to them,” she said.

To contribute, go to: www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-rhiannon-drake