My Kim received a funeral, dankie Daily Voice
A grieving mother, Liezel Wildeman, successfully raised funds through community and online support to provide a dignified funeral for her daughter, Kim. Despite initial skepticism and financial hardship, the community's response allowed the family to cover the burial costs.
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This story highlights the role of social media and community crowdfunding in addressing personal financial crises and providing social safety nets.
News Sport Lifestyle Entertainment Opinion News My Kim received a funeral, dankie Daily Voice Marsha Dean | Published 18 hours ago Copy to Clipboard Ask AI GRATEFUL: Liezel Wildeman laid her dear daughter Kim laid to rest A GRIEVING mother who feared she could not bury her daughter can finally breathe after strangers rallied around her plea.
Liezel Wildeman, 53, turned to Daily Voice readers and the TikTok community after her estranged 34-year-old daughter, Kim, unexpectedly died on 6 September 2026.
Living on a disability grant, Liezel could not afford a dignified funeral for her eldest daughter.
Thanks to online strangers, Daily Voice readers, her church and community, Kim was laid to rest on Saturday.
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