The family of Jaiden Cottingham have expressed their gratitude to the Swan Hill community for their support after their 22-year-old daughter was killed when her car crashed into a tree at Pental Island in August this year.
Jaiden’s mother Sam Cottingham said they were completely overwhelmed by the community’s support and generosity.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations be made to headspace, a local youth mental health organisation.
“We chose headspace because we believe in paying it forward,” Mrs Cottingham said.
“Jaiden was very hard working, in fact she was juggling five jobs at the time she passed away and we want someone who just needs a helping hand to benefit and then use what they receive to bring back to the community.
This story is continued in Monday’s The Guardian (October 31).
