After Andy Preston suffered a fatal injury while working from home on July 27, friend and colleague, Adam Lancaster decided to organize a GoFundMe page to help his young family through this most terrible time.
“If you knew Andy, you knew a friend that was always there to help,” Lancaster said in the GoFundMe post. “Andy made sure that legacy lived on, having been registered as an organ donor. We are so proud of Andy’s decision, knowing that the choice he made would ensure other families could avoid similar heartache.”
Lancaster went on to say that Andy’s family faces unanticipated challenges and some of those can be helped with support.
“Many of you have expressed a desire to support Tara, Cohen and Brenna in many different ways,” Lancaster said on the page. “Andy was always here for us and now is an opportunity to show that we continue to be here for him. Your generosity and kindness will not only help them through this difficult time but also celebrate the life of a remarkable man who gave so much to others both during his time with us, and as we remember him.”
To donate to the cause and get all the details visit www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-andy-preston-fundraising-campaign.
Donations will help cover:
- Service arrangements: Expenses related to honouring Andy’s memory and giving him a proper farewell.
- Family support: Ongoing financial support for Tara, Cohen and Brenna now and into the future.
People can also offer support:
- Offer direct assistance and support to Andy’s family by reaching out using the contact button below.
- Please consider registering as an organ donor with BC Transplant at www.transplant.bc.ca/organ-donation/register-as-an-organ-donor
"Please help us spread the word about this campaign with those who care for Andy and his family on social media, with friends, and within your personal and professional networks," the post states.
Service arrangements are in progress, with details to come on the GoFundMe page.
Lancaster provided an update on the page on Friday, Aug. 16, expressing his appreciation as the fundraiser reached $45,000 and counting.
“Thank you to everyone who has contributed here, outside of this platform and in every other way. I knew there was a tonne of support for the Prestons, but I didn’t expect this,” Lancaster said.
