GoFundMe launched for family of man who died helping friend – East Idaho News

POCATELLO — The household of a person who died Tuesday in Pocatello is elevating cash to cowl bills.

Darin Williams, the married father of three, died this week when he fell from a tree whereas serving to a good friend trim branches, in line with GoFundMe spokesman Jeff Platt. He had simply celebrated his thirty fifth birthday the day prior, a GoFundMe web page says.

The crowdfunding efforts have been launched by Terrica Hildebrandt, a detailed good friend of the household.

“Darin would do something for anybody, all those that knew and met him know that,” the web page reads.

The GoFundMe has set a aim of $20,000, and in simply over 24 hours has garnered 162 donations totaling $18,997.

“This fund will hopefully fill within the gaps when life resumes for Jessica and her household,” the GoFundMe description reads. “Darin was a good friend to everybody irrespective of the circumstance or their background, any contribution will honor his title and let his household understand how a lot Darin was really cherished by all of the lives he touched.”

Donations to the household may be made on the GoFundMe web page. They will also be made at Idaho Central Credit score Union, in an account named “Darin Williams Memorial Fund.”