GoFundMe set up for family of teen fatally struck by vehicle in Kelowna

The money will go towards his celebration of life, a commemorative bench, and family counselling

Jordy Cunningham
Oct 28, 2023 11:00 AM

34360737_web1_231102-KCN-tristan-gofundme_1 — A GoFundMe has been set up to raise money for Tristan Seeger鈥檚 family after the 15-year-old died after being struck by a vehicle in Kelowna. (GoFundMe)

A GoFundMe has been set for the family of 15-year-old Tristan Seeger.

Seeger was struck by a vehicle in Kelowna鈥檚 Rutland neighbourhood on Saturday, Oct. 21. He succumbed to his injures the next day.

Set up by Tamara Walsh, a friend of the Seeger family, the goal is to raise $20,000 for Tristan鈥檚 celebration of life, to purchase a commemorative bench, pay for family counselling, and any additional costs connected to the loss in their family.

鈥淲e want this family to be able to focus on grieving, healing and finding peace and comfort, in the days, weeks, and months to come,鈥� the GoFundMe reads. 鈥淲e thank every person who is able to donate to help the Seeger family.鈥�

Seeger鈥檚 death has been ruled a homicide by the Kelowna RCMP. Two people were arrested in relation to his death but released from custody as the investigation continues.

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About the Author: Jordy Cunningham

Hailing from Ladner, B.C., I have been passionate about sports, especially baseball, since I was young. In 2018, I graduated from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops with a Bachelor of Journalism degree

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