A BackaBuddy crowdfunding campaign has been launched to assist the family of Kim White Towne, a 32-year-old Capetonian who was murdered by her American husband in Chantilly in the state of Virginia.
The campaign aims to raise funds for the repatriation of her remains to South Africa so that she can be laid to rest among her loved ones.
Towne’s tragic death, reportedly at the hands of her husband during a domestic dispute, has left her family devastated and facing a financially overwhelming situation.
‘Bringing Kim Home’
The campaign, organised by Lauren Delcarme, is titled “Bring Kim Home” and, at the time of publishing, has already raised R88 404 of its R108 000 target.
“Kim was a vibrant and cherished member of our family whose warmth, kindness and gentle spirit touched everyone she met,” said Delcarme on the campaign page.
“Her sudden and untimely death has left us in profound grief, and we are faced with the heartbreaking task of bringing her home to South Africa.”
Delcarme noted that the costs of repatriation are substantial and include cremation, legal documentation, and international transport, among other formalities.
The family is appealing to the public for any contributions to help reunite Kim with her family in Cape Town.
A community in mourning
Kim White Towne, originally from the Blouberg area, had moved to the US to build a life with her husband, with whom she shared a young son.
The BackaBuddy page has been flooded with messages of support and heartfelt condolences from friends, family, and even strangers moved by the family’s plight.
How to help
Those wishing to contribute can visit the official BackaBuddy campaign via BackaBuddy.co.za and search for “Bring Kim Home” or donate directly to the listed banking details on the campaign page.
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