David Ruggiero burial expenses

Dear family and friends, I'm writing with a heavy heart to let everyone know about the loss of my beloved, nephew, David.  He was fatally shot early Wednesday morning in a senseless act of violence.  For those who didn't know David he was full of life and was so easy to love, and only 17 years old. He was planning on going to college to study Biochemical Engineering, and to build an old muscle car.  He was such a beautiful soul that was lost too soon.  Despite suffering two rare illnesses, autoimmune encephalitis and acute porphyria, he lived his life to the fullest.  We will always love him and he will be missed everyday. As his aunt, I have started a fundraiser to help  cover the cost of funeral expenses.  Our family is devastated by the sudden loss of David and we were not prepared for the high funeral cost, and during this difficult time we are reaching out to our friends and family for help. I am currently asking for donations to help cover the cost of the funeral expenses and to get David back to Phoenix.  We want to give David the memorial service he deserves to honor his memory and say our last goodbyes. We are trying to bring David home, as my Sister, and Brother in Law have moved due to work and no longer live in Phoenix, and would love to bring David back to the place he grew up and loved so much. Please consider donating if you are able to do so, as any amount would be appreciated.  We are so very grateful for every donation during this difficult time. It would mean a lot if you could share David's funeral fundraiser with others who knew him.   Thank you so much for your consideration. Amanda W.