On Sunday May 19, 2024 Sophie Roome suffered the most unimaginable loss when her beautiful 2-year-old boy Rowan's life was taken by his father.
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As Sophie faces the harrowing task of arranging a funeral for her son, friends have started a GoFundMe campaign to support her.
"Rowan was a delightful little boy, full of joy and love for his family and friends. He loved the beach, music and swimming," fund organiser Belinda Olding wrote.
"Rowan's family are devastated. No child should be killed by those who are meant to love and protect them.
"This is a fund set up for Sophie to use in any way she sees fit. It may be for a memorial, donation to a charity, personal use or to assist in trying to affect change to the horror that is domestic violence."
More than $40,000 has been raised as at 2pm on May 23.
Find the GoFundMe campaign at https://www.gofundme.com/f/rowan-memorial-fund.
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