Fundraising campaign launched after child dies in Okanagan park
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched for the family of a three-year-old child who died when a tree fell on him in a provincial park last weekend.
Kash Bakker was camping at Okanagan Lake Provincial Park with his parents and three brothers when the accident happened.
READ MORE: Youngster dies after tree falls at provincial campsite in B.C.'s Okanagan region
“Keith and Skye Bakker suffered the most unimaginable tragedy in losing their youngest son, Kash Bakker,” Ruveen and Steve Stogryn wrote on the GoFundMe page. “He was three years old. Please, donate to this family so they can cover all financial costs.”
More than $18,000 has been donated in the last three days.
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