Memorial, fundraisers launched for Wolfville, N.S., youth who died in flood
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The Wolfville, N.S., community is mourning the loss of 13-year-old Eli Young, who died amid the downpours in the region last week.
The Wolfville, N.S., community is mourning the loss of 13-year-old Eli Young, who died amid the downpours in the region last week.
A memorial with flowers, some of Young’s favourite things, and painted rocks with messages from friends and family now stands where the youth lost his life on Thursday.
“Eli was just a sweet, loving boy,” said Claudia Preiss, who has known Young’s family for a long time. “He loved his sneakers, he loved his hoodies, he loved his hats, he skateboarded. He was all around a great kid.”
Preiss and others in the community have started fundraisers to help the family amid this tragedy. One such fundraiser has nearly reached $50,000.
“It’s so that I can support the family to offset the costs, but just, I thought financially, any little bit helps,” Preiss said.
Eli’s grandmother, Bernadette Young, described Eli as a very happy, bright and cheerful boy.
