TORONTO, ON. (THECOUNT) — Aly Jenkins, of Warman, Saskatchewan, has been identified as the popular curler who suddenly died during childbirth, according to reports.
All of Saskatchewan is mourning the death of Jenkins, 30, who died on Sunday afternoon after experiencing complications during the labour and birth of her third child.
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Jenkins’ newborn daughter remains in critical condition in the neonatal intensive care unit at a hospital in Saskatoon, according to family members.
On Tuesday, Jenkins’ husband, Scott Jenkins, posted an update on Facebook about his daughter Sydney’s treatment. He said she’s being treated for an infection she was exposed to in utero and she’s still receiving antibiotics. However, his doctor has told him that her brain activity and sleep cycles are looking normal, reports CTV.
On Sunday, the team posted a dedication to Jenkins on Facebook after learning of her death.
“Aly was such a strong and determined woman in everything she did! She was so full of life, always had a joke to crack, such a compassionate woman and a true competitor on and off the ice,” the team wrote. “She loved this game we play with all her heart!”
As of Wednesday morning, the GoFundMe for Jenkins’ family has already raised more than $104,000 of its $250,000 goal.
Via GoFundMe:
Our hearts are broken for the Jenkins and Johns families today as they go through the unimaginable.
Aly Jenkins passed away suddenly Sunday afternoon after experiencing complications during labor and delivery of their new beautiful baby girl, Sydney. Sydney is still in critical condition while being looked after in the NICU. Each hour that passes they are seeing improvements, but the road ahead is unknown and will be challenging.
Aly was a loving mom, wife, daughter, sister, coworker and friend that touched the hearts of everyone she met. Please consider helping out Aly’s loved ones as they navigate this tragedy and attempt to move forward in life. Donations will go directly to Aly’s husband, Scott and their 3 kids, Brady, Avery and Sydney.
A funeral and celebration of life for Jenkins will be held at the Brian King Centre in Warman, Sask. on Sunday.
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Geo quick facts: Warman is the ninth largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is approximately 20 kilometres north of the city of Saskatoon, and 5 kilometres northeast of the city of Martensville. According to the 2016 census, Warman is the fastest growing municipality in the country, growing 55% between 2011 and 2016. Saskatchewan is a Canadian province that borders the United States to the south. Grassland covers its southern plains, and to the north are the rugged rock of the Canadian Shield plateau, coniferous forests, rivers and lakes. Regina, the provincial capital, is home to the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, with exhibits on natural history and the people of Canada’s First Nations – Wikipedia.