Phillip Island Tragedy - 4 lives lost Please Help

Fundraiser for the Anand, Sondhi and Bedi Family

As many of you have heard the devastating news about the Phillip Island (Forrest Cave)beach tragedy, where we lost four precious lives, this fundraiser is to support the Anand, Sondhi and Bedi family during this incredibly difficult time.

Reema Sondhi (age 42), Jagjeet Singh Anand(Shivam- age 23), Kirti Bedi(age 20), and Suhani Anand (age 20) all tragically lost their lives in this event. Suhani fought bravely in the hospital but was ultimately unable to recover. This loss leaves a void for the families that can never be fully filled.

We can help by raising funds to assist the family in fulfilling their wishes, whether it be transporting the remains back to India or supporting the cremation ceremony in Australia (the final decision is still being made by the close family).

Reema had come to Australia for a holiday to visit her brother's family and was staying with them in Clyde. Sadly, she will never return to her two children who are in India.

Shivam, a registered nurse with a heart of gold, saved many lives throughout his career but was unable to be saved when needed himself. Suhani and Kirti, both nursing students, had planned to stay home and focus on their studies, but life had other plans.

In this time of immense grief, we can come together, not just in mourning, but in a tide of compassion that lifts their families above the depths of despair.

Every contribution, however small, is a beacon of hope, a hand reaching out to steady those grappling with unimaginable loss. Let us honour their memory with kindness, with a collective show of strength that reflects the vibrant lives they led. Together, we can help navigate the storm clouds of sorrow, ensuring that love, not loss, is their lasting legacy. Please, donate generously, and let us be a source of unwavering support in the face of this devastating tragedy.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact family friends:

This Fund raiser is organised by friends and local community

Sahil Sharma - 0413186922

Ravinder Singh- 0450390998

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/phillip-island-tragedy-swimmers-entered-treacherous-waters-before-state-s-worst-drowning-since-2005-20240125-p5ezwl.html

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-25/victoria-phillip-island-drowning-beach-deaths/103386906

31/01/2024 10:55 am

I am Ankur chabra who lost 4 members of my family on Wednesday 24/1/2024:

1. Reema sondhi( My Sister)

2. Jagjeet Singh Anand( My Nephew )

3. Suhani Anand (My Nephew)

4. Kirti Bedi ( My sister in Law)

Jagjeet and Suhani are Only son and daughter of my Second sister( Sonia Anand)

On next day 25/01 My close friends Sahil and Ravinder Created Fund raise on My behalf as i was not in situation to do it by myself.

I am in situation now to have correspondence with gofund directly. I will be Using the donated funds precisely and will advise gofund where the funds will be used.

So far we have immediate family members of the deceased (Parents, brothers, sisters) are coming over from overseas. I am handling all their travel expenses. Funeral Date (01/02/2024) is decided and the funds will be Used for funeral Expenses.

After Funeral Ashes will be taken back to their respective places back to India. So Return Air fares will also be managed by me. Remaining funds will Be given to respective parents and husband as members lost were only source of the income to their family.

I have given my Bank details to receive donated funds. Please let me know how gofund would want me to share the details of expenses as I have never been in such these situation.

Once Again Thank you for gofund and all the donors to support me getting through all this devastating and heart breaking situation. God Bless everyone.

Kind Regards

Ankur Chhabra