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Friends Of Mom Who Lost Daughter In Loudon Crash Raise Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars

Natalie Kitching-Rajak has set up a GoFundMe effort on behalf of Chantel Bourdon, who lost her daughter, Aria, in the crash Friday.

First responders assisted at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Loudon that killed one child, injured another, and injured three adults on July 12.
First responders assisted at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Loudon that killed one child, injured another, and injured three adults on July 12. (News 603)

LOUDON, NH — The friend of a mother who lost her daughter and whose son was also injured in a crash in Loudon on Friday night is attempting to raise $50,000 via GoFundMe.com to assist the family.

Natalie Kitching-Rajak set up the account on Saturday on behalf of Chantel Bourdon, whose daughter, Aria, was killed during the crash. Bourdon’s son, Philip, was the second child injured in the crash. According to New Hampshire State Police, Philip Sparacio, 36, was driving a Mazda 3 on Route 106 near Staniels Road and appeared to have crossed the center line of the highway, crashing into an SUV with two adult passengers inside, head-on.

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Bourdon’s daughter was pronounced dead at the hospital, while her son is in the hospital fighting for his life, according to Kitching-Rajak.

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“Let’s come together as a community and help Chantel with funeral costs and any other costs she might have during this time,” she wrote. “No mother should ever have to go through what she is.”

In about 24 hours, the effort has raised more than $31,000 toward a $50,000 goal from nearly 600 people.

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