Support for Aunica: Honoring Her & Caring for Her Family
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Honoring Aunica Cole
*3/20/1970 – 12/29/2024*
Please join us in celebrating the life of Aunica, whose kindness and generosity touched countless lives.
**Date**: 1/11/2025
**Time**: 5:30 PM
**Location**: Venture Christian Church
16845 Hicks Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95032
We remember her for a life filled with love and selflessness, leaving a legacy of hope through organ donation.
We invite you to share your favorite memories and stories of Aunica as we honor her remarkable life together.
Please continue to keep her so **Slade**, her mother Delores, her partner Miguel, and all her friends and family in your prayers.
"Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered."* – Proverbs 11:25
Update on Aunica Cole: Her Journey of Life, Love, and Legacy
Dear friends and family,
This past week has been incredibly challenging, as my adoptive sister, Aunica Cole, suffered an unexpected and massive brain bleed, which led to her being declared brain dead. However, Aunica, a dedicated organ donor, continues to give the ultimate gift by donating her organs to those in need.
we are waiting on all medical team today and if everything go well , we honor Aunica with a walk of honor. This solemn moment will see Aunica escorted by loved ones and hospital staff to the operating room, where her organs, tissues, and every part of her body that can save lives will be donated, allowing her to impact countless lives even in passing.
A Scripture for Encouragement:
In this time of grief, we find comfort knowing Aunica is now with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her legacy of love, hope, and generosity continues, and we hold fast to the words in Romans 8:18:
_"For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us."_
Aunica’s story lives on through her incredible selflessness, and though our hearts ache, we know she is at peace.
Aunica's Medical Journey
The medical team conducting thorough tests over the last few days to assess Aunica’s organ function and readiness for donation. The walk of honor today marks the final step before her legacy is continued through the lives she will touch.
Support Through the GoFundMe Campaign
Originally, this campaign was set up to assist with Aunica’s medical and living expenses. We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support we've received so far. We want to thank an anonymous donor who generously covered:
1. We are so thankful for our anonymous who help with Funeral expenses & Help with rents to help ease the burden during this difficult time.
2. Please help Deloris and Slade as they transition into a new reality and plan for the future in 2025.
Yet, we still face significant costs, including:
-Ongoing medical bills
- Assistance for Deloris and Slade during this adjustment period.
We have only received 5% of our goal of $30,000. Your support is crucial to reaching this milestone. Please share this GoFundMe with friends and family to help us cross the finish line.
Details on the Walk of Honor
For those who want to join the walk of honor today to say their final goodbyes to Aunica, please reach out to us for more details. This walk represents not only a final farewell but a powerful tribute to the lives Aunica will continue to save.
Celebration of Life
We are in the process of finalizing plans for a celebration of life event. More details will follow soon, but today we focus on honoring her through the walk of honor.
How You Can Help:
1. Online Donations:
Please donate through our GoFundMe campaign to support the ongoing medical expenses, Deloris and Slade, and Aunica’s legacy.
2. Share the Campaign:
Even if you're unable to contribute at this moment, please share the GoFundMe link with others to help us reach our goal.
Gratitude and Love
Aunica’s story is one of unwavering love and selflessness. Her legacy will touch countless lives, and we cannot express enough gratitude for your prayers, donations, and support during this emotional time.
As we prepare for today’s walk of honor, we take comfort in knowing that Aunica’s incredible gift will continue to make a difference, and her spirit will live on in all who knew her.
With love and gratitude,
The Stone FamilyDear friends,
With heavy hearts, we share the devastating news about Aunica Cole. Aunica, a loving mother, daughter, and friend, suffered a sudden and severe brain bleed. Doctors have shared that she will not recover. She is currently on life support, awaiting the process of donating her organs to give the gift of life to others—a final act of love and selflessness that reflects the beautiful soul she was.
Aunica grew up alongside her mother at the Arkansas Baptist Children’s Home, where her mother dedicated her life to serving children as a housemother. During those years, Aunica not only found joy in spending time with the other children but also grew up watching her mother’s heart for service. Her mother’s commitment to providing love and care for countless children shaped Aunica into the selfless, giving woman we knew and loved. Even as her mother continued her work at the children’s home, Aunica pursued her education and eventually became a devoted mother herself.
Now, Aunica leaves behind her 18-year-old son, Slade, who recently graduated high school and had just moved to live with her. She also leaves behind her mother, who now faces the unimaginable heartbreak of losing her daughter. Both Slade and her mother are left without a home or resources to navigate this overwhelming situation.
We are coming together to honor Aunica’s life, support her family during this difficult time, and help them rebuild their lives.
How You Can Help
Your generous contributions will help cover:
1-(funeral experience had been covered by an anonymous donor’s)
2. Medical Expenses:
3. Immediate Living Expenses for Slade and Aunica’s Mother D
4. Support for Slade’s Future:
5. Unforeseen Costs:
Fundraising Goal: $30,000
Why This Matters
Aunica was a devoted mother who worked tirelessly to provide for her son. Slade, now stepping into adulthood without his mother, will need our love and support as he builds a new future. Aunica’s mother, grieving the loss of her daughter, is also navigating the burden of unexpected expenses and needs our help to ensure she and Slade have a stable place to live.
Organizer
Quỳnh Chau QC Stone
Organizer
San Jose, CA