Phoenixville Rugby Club Launches Fundraiser For Teen Who Lost Father

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Phoenixville's White Horse Rugby Club is like a family.

So when one of their own suffered a tragic personal loss, they stepped up in a big way.

Teammates Alex, Alya, Reagan, Madi, Matlyin, and Kalena helped launch a GoFundMe for their teammate Hannah after the passing of her father this week. Hannah's father suffered from cancer.

Thus far, the girls have raised $1,185 to assist their friend and her family during a challenging time. Here's what the girls wrote:

"On Monday morning around 4 a.m., Hannah lost her father to cancer. A hard working man of his own business and a single, supportive figure to Hannah and her siblings doing everything he could to make them all happy. Hannah, being the youngest at 17, is a senior at Sun Valley High School. Hannah always tries to be as independent as possible but she still relied on her dad for necessities. Without him, she's close to on her own. We have decided to put this toghether to get her a start of what she will need; food, her car, and college. Hannah is so hard working but has had a chaotic past few months with her father being sick, her mother not around much, and a distant relationship with her siblings. She has recently joined the White Horse Girls Rugby team and instantly became a part of our family. Now, we're doing our part and giving her and her family a hand."

To donate and learn more, see here.

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