EL CAJON, CA. (THECOUNT) — Michelle Reaves has been identified as the mother of two who died during childbirth while acting as a surrogate for another family, according to GoFundMe.
Reaves, 33, described as a “mama, wifey and beautiful soul,” passed away last week due to complications while giving birth.
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“Although the baby made it out safe, Michelle did not,” according to the page.
“Michelle has the best, most sarcastic, funny personality and always had you laughing,” wrote Jaime Herwehe, a close family friend and the campaign organizer. “Michelle and Chris have two beautiful kids, Gage and Monroe who my heart breaks for, knowing they won’t grow old with their mama.”
After Reaves and her husband birthed their own children, they decided to help other families have babies, according to the GoFundMe. This was Reaves’ second time being a surrogate for the same family.
Donations will cover funeral costs and to help Reaves’ husband and two children, reports FOX5.
Via GoFundMe:
“After Michelle and Chris were done having their own kids, they were helping another family have children.
Michelle was on her second surrogacy for the same family and as she was delivering the baby this morning, one complication led to the next and she fought for her life. Although the baby made it out safe, Michelle did not. I can’t even begin to imagine what her husband Chris and her two babies are going through so I want to start this page to help raise money for help with the kids, for Chris as they all adjust, funeral services, or anything at all to make it as easy as we can on them.
For those of you who didn’t have the pleasure of knowing Michelle, she will always be known for the love she had for her family. Michelle has the best, most sarcastic, funny personality and always had you laughing. Michelle and Chris have two beautiful kids, Gage and Monroe who my heart breaks for, knowing they won’t grow old with their mama.
You hear about these things happening all of the time but never in your life imagine it will happen to you… if you can’t donate at this time, please at least share so we can try to do everything we can for their family. This all doesn’t even feel real, let’s be there for Michelle’s family like they would for us.
No one deserves to lose their mama so young or the mother of their children.”
At last look, the GoFundMe had raised over $57,000 of its $100K goal.
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Geo quick facts: El Cajon is a city in San Diego County, California, United States, 17 mi east of Downtown San Diego. The city, located in a valley surrounded by mountains, has acquired the nickname of “The Box.” Its name originated similarly, from the Spanish phrase “el cajón,” which means “the box” or “the drawer.” – Wikipedia.