Over $10k Raised In Memory Of Late Hatboro-Horsham Teacher

They did it in just four days.

In just four days, friends, families, and supporters of Karen Newell, a Hatboro-Horsham teacher, have raised over $10,000 in support of the family she left behind.

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A GoFundMe campaign for Newell’s family, including her daughters, Emily (18), Abbey (15), and her husband Marc, quickly exceeded its goal.

The fundraiser said the following about Newell:

Karen was a beautiful person, a wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, friend and many, many more. She touched so many lives, especially those of all her third graders that she taught over the years.

After being diagnosed with cancer this July, Karen fought as hard as she could and remained positive throughout chemo. Seven weeks ago she entered Abington hospital because of complications and spent the remainder of her time there. During that time she remained strong and kept us laughing like she always did. She continued to impact everyone she encountered there, especially her doctors and nurses.

Karen earned her angel wings Saturday afternoon surrounded by family. A heart like Karen’s is one of a kind and will be remembered by everyone she met. Our family is incredibly lucky to have had her with us and although we long for more time, we are blessed with so many memories with her. Our lives will never be the same without her but we are thankful to have the greatest guardian angel watching over us now and forever.

We we are so grateful for all of the love and support we have received during this time. Karen is survived by two beautiful girls, Emily 18 and Abbey 15, and her husband Marc. This holiday season will be incredibly hard without Karen but we will do everything we can to get through it and celebrate her life. This campaign is to help with all of the upcoming expenses for the girls. Please help us ensure a brighter future for them.

A total of 170 people have donated to the campaign since it launched on November 30.

To donate and learn more, please see here.