Friends of children left without a mum following the harbour crash tragedy in Bunbury earlier this year have set up a go fund me page for the family.
Ashleigh Needs said she started the fundraiser to “support my best friend and her siblings whose lives have been turned upside down. In one night two months ago, my best friend’s life changed forever; Tenille and her six siblings lost their Mum, Shelley, in a shocking tragedy”.
Shelley Welhan was the much loved single mum of Chantelle, 30, Ebony, 24, Tenille, 22, Shannon, 20, Reef, 17, Indigo, 13 and Kane, 12.
She was killed in the March crash which saw the vehicle she was a passenger in plunge into water in Bunbury.
“Tenille's youngest four siblings were still living at home with their Mum in Bunbury, but immediately began living with Tenille and her fiancé Chris in their Perth rental. Tenille and Chris, with the support of family, have selflessly made the decision to assume the care of her three youngest siblings Reef, Indigo and Kane, while also providing a home for Shannon and her partner,” Ashleigh wrote on the site.
“Tenille was one week away from having her second child when the tragedy happened. As if having a new born and toddler while mourning the loss of your own mother is not challenging enough, at 22 years old Tenille is now adjusting to being the carer of her siblings too. Her concerns have not been of herself at all during this time, only of her children and siblings and their futures.
“We would be most grateful for any and all donations, big or small. The goal of $20000 would go towards helping Tenille and Chris purchase a family car that is big enough to fit them all (as soon as possible).
“No words will explain how much each contribution is appreciated, thank you for the love and support.”
Click here to support the family.
