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West Australian
2 days ago
- West Australian
Family gives back after tragic end for missing girl
Pheobe Bishop's family is aiming to give back to a community that rallied around them in their darkest hour. A fundraiser backed by Pheobe's family has been organised to support local volunteer groups in what they hope creates a fitting legacy for the 17-year-old. Pheobe went missing on her way to Bundaberg airport in southern Queensland on May 15. Her housemates James Wood, 34, and Tanika Bromley, 33, were charged with her murder on June 6, more than three weeks after Pheobe disappeared. Officers discovered what were believed to be the teenager's remains later that day near a national park, an hour's drive from Bundaberg airport. The community rallied around Pheobe's family, with hundreds attending two emotional candlelight vigils. Family friend Tracey Berends hoped the fundraiser would help return the love. She organised the GoFundMe campaign that has received the family's backing, with money to be raised for local volunteer and not-for-profit groups. More than $7000 had been donated by late Thursday, with the local SES volunteer group and Pheobe's former school set to benefit. "The GoFundMe was created after speaking with Pheobe's family with the sole purpose of supporting local charities and volunteer organisations that were involved in the search for her, particularly the SES," Ms Berends told AAP. "These volunteers worked tirelessly on their hands and knees through difficult terrain and did so without expecting anything in return. "It's important to the family that these selfless efforts are acknowledged and supported in Pheobe's name." Pheobe's former school - the not-for-profit learning centre Y School in Bundaberg that is assisted by volunteers - has also been targeted for the fundraiser. "There is absolutely no financial gain being taken by the family," Ms Berends said. "Their only hope is to create something beautiful and lasting in remembrance of Pheobe, a way to honour her kind, gentle spirit and the impact she had on so many lives." Pheobe's mother Kylie Johnson said the fundraiser was a way to acknowledge a school where her daughter thrived as well as the SES volunteers who helped "bring our baby home". "I've even had a few (SES volunteers) approach me with hugs and sorrys that they couldn't get her home sooner to us. They didn't give up and they got her back to us!" she posted on Facebook.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Perth Now
Family gives back after tragic end for missing girl
Pheobe Bishop's family is aiming to give back to a community that rallied around them in their darkest hour. A fundraiser backed by Pheobe's family has been organised to support local volunteer groups in what they hope creates a fitting legacy for the 17-year-old. Pheobe went missing on her way to Bundaberg airport in southern Queensland on May 15. Her housemates James Wood, 34, and Tanika Bromley, 33, were charged with her murder on June 6, more than three weeks after Pheobe disappeared. Officers discovered what were believed to be the teenager's remains later that day near a national park, an hour's drive from Bundaberg airport. The community rallied around Pheobe's family, with hundreds attending two emotional candlelight vigils. Family friend Tracey Berends hoped the fundraiser would help return the love. She organised the GoFundMe campaign that has received the family's backing, with money to be raised for local volunteer and not-for-profit groups. More than $7000 had been donated by late Thursday, with the local SES volunteer group and Pheobe's former school set to benefit. "The GoFundMe was created after speaking with Pheobe's family with the sole purpose of supporting local charities and volunteer organisations that were involved in the search for her, particularly the SES," Ms Berends told AAP. "These volunteers worked tirelessly on their hands and knees through difficult terrain and did so without expecting anything in return. "It's important to the family that these selfless efforts are acknowledged and supported in Pheobe's name." Pheobe's former school - the not-for-profit learning centre Y School in Bundaberg that is assisted by volunteers - has also been targeted for the fundraiser. "There is absolutely no financial gain being taken by the family," Ms Berends said. "Their only hope is to create something beautiful and lasting in remembrance of Pheobe, a way to honour her kind, gentle spirit and the impact she had on so many lives." Pheobe's mother Kylie Johnson said the fundraiser was a way to acknowledge a school where her daughter thrived as well as the SES volunteers who helped "bring our baby home". "I've even had a few (SES volunteers) approach me with hugs and sorrys that they couldn't get her home sooner to us. They didn't give up and they got her back to us!" she posted on Facebook.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Rep. Marcelle says family is recovering after grandson was found shot to death on MLK Day
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) – Democrat Louisiana State Representative C. Denise Marcelle says the family is slowly recovering after learning her grandson was found shot to death on Martin Luther King Day early this month. 22-year-old D'Shawn Brown was identified as the victim of a deadly shooting at a Mcdonalds on Airline Highway. 'Never imagined myself being here,' said Representative Marcelle. She says it's a different feeling being on the other side of a tragedy, mentioning she's always at the fore front of prayer vigils and tragic shootings in the community to help other grieving families. She says Brown was just at her home before he was killed. 'My grandson had just left here, said he'd be right back and never return,' she said. She says he was just trying to turn his life around when he was killed. She'll miss him and the bond they shared saying they shared the same birthday, often being called 'twins' from family. Marcelle has advocated for ending gun violence in her community. ' I've always been one to advocate against violence, and in fact, I don't even give away guns at my Christmas event,' she said. Man charged after one killed in shooting at McDonald's in Baton Rouge Representative Marcelle's family and friends have been reaching out offering support and help, including grandmothers and others who were also affected by gun violence. He leaves behind his four-year-old son, Denim. Marcelle says it's time for the community to rally together more to put an end to gun violence. 'I think it's important that we as a community be outraged,' said Marcelle. The family is planning his funeral for Feb. 1. To donate to help support D'Shawn Brown's son you can send donations to family at $EMPRESSEDCREATIONS. Southern University employees waiting for paycheck after bank error Rep. Marcelle says family is recovering after grandson was found shot to death on MLK Day Figure skating legend Oksana Baiul says D.C. crash victims will be 'missed dearly' MONEY TALKS : Long-Term Investing Waiting for your tax refund? When it could come, and how to track it Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
