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Community Rallies Around Family of 18-Year-Old Following Her Passing

The community is rallying around the family of 18-year-old Lesly Yanira Galdamez Morales following her passing, with a GoFundMe launched to help cover funeral and burial expenses.

According to the fundraiser, organizers are seeking to support her family as they cope with the loss of their daughter and prepare funeral arrangements.

“It is with heavy hearts that we are organizing this fundraiser to support Lesli Galdámez’s family following her passing,” the fundraiser states. “We want to stand by her family during this time and help cover funeral expenses so they can bid Lesli farewell with the love and dignity she deserves.”

Funds raised will go toward funeral and burial costs. Organizers said any contribution would help and encouraged those who are unable to donate to share the fundraiser.

“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your solidarity and for supporting Lesli’s family during this incredibly difficult time,” the fundraiser states.

Galdamez Morales had previously been reported missing by Montgomery County Police on August 25. The circumstances surrounding Galdamez Morales’ death were not included in the information provided.