Raina Hansen, Freeville, NY—The community is in deep mourning following the tragic passing of Raina Hansen. She was declared brain dead after being involved in a UTV accident on Saturday, August 3rd, where she was deprived of oxygen for too long. Raina, who had just turned 18 this past June, had made the heroic decision to become an organ donor, ensuring her legacy would continue by saving the lives of others in need.
Raina’s untimely passing has left her family—her aunt, uncle, and cousin—grappling with profound grief and unexpected financial burdens. Her cousins, Jennifer and Rachel Ponto, have set up a GoFundMe campaign titled "In Loving Memory of Raina Hansen" to assist with funeral expenses and to provide her family with the necessary support during this difficult time.
The fundraiser, created yesterday, has seen an outpouring of support, raising $11,585 of its $20,000 goal from 148 donations. The generosity of the community is evident, with recent contributions including $20 from Mary Blinn, a top donation of $500 from Callan Space, and the first donation of $100 from Carrie Majchrzak.
Raina’s memory is being honored and cherished by many who knew her. On Facebook, Laura Suarez shared heartfelt messages of condolence, writing, "Raina Hansen, RIP Forever Young." Others have also turned to scripture for comfort, quoting Corinthians 1:4 and Psalms 34:18 to provide solace to the grieving family and community.
Jennifer Ponto expressed gratitude on the GoFundMe page, writing, "Hello. My sister Rachel and I are setting up a GoFundMe in hopes of helping my aunt, uncle, and cousin who are going through something no family should ever have to do. On Saturday, August 3rd, my cousin Raina was in a UTV accident. She unfortunately was deprived of oxygen too long, and was declared brain dead today. When she turned 18 this past June, she made the most honorable decision one can make and made herself an organ donor. She will forever live on as a hero, who will save so many other lives in need."
The community’s support through donations and messages of sympathy is helping the family navigate through this heartbreaking period. The love and kindness shown to Raina’s family reflect the impact she had on those around her.
We are deeply saddened to learn of Raina Hansen’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this incredibly difficult time.
Short Summary of Raina Hansen
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Raina Hansen |
| Date of Passing | Declared brain dead recently |
| Fundraiser Created By | Jennifer Ponto |
| Goal Amount | $20,000 |
| Amount Raised | $11,585 |
| Location | Freeville, NY |
| Purpose | Funeral expenses, financial support for the family |
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