Update:
Friends and family of a young man who died snowboarding continue to raise money in his name and have doubled their original goal.
After Tristin Croteau passed away in a snowboarding accident on Monday at Big White, a friend started a Go Fund Me page, hoping to raise money to help the family.
However Tony Nguyen was told that the family wanted the money to go towards a charity for kids who couldn鈥檛 afford sports.
Setting a goal of $5,000 on the web site, that number was quickly passed and now the funds raised sit at close to $11,000.
鈥淭ristin would be most happy to know that the money is helping other people,鈥� said Nguyen.
A memorial service for the 21-year-old will be held Saturday in 91大黄鸭
Original:
The family of a popular snowboarder who tragically died on Monday at Big White is raising money to help enable children who can鈥檛 afford the sport a chance to experience it.
Tristin Croteau, 21, died at Big White on Monday, sending shockwaves through the community of skiers and boarders.
鈥淭ristin was a brother, son, and friend to many of us,鈥� said friend Tony Nguyen online. 鈥淭ristin had such a genuine and impactful personality. He was always supportive and never made anyone feel excluded or small. He was the most caring kind soul, was always filled with love and positivity to his friends and family.鈥�
Nguyen has , initially designed to help the family with finances during this tough time. However the family has indicated that the money raised should go charity to help enable children to experience sports.
In just days the fund (www.gofundme.com/tristin-croteau-funeral) has raised almost $10,000 and Nguyen said it would make his friend proud.
鈥淭ristin would be most happy to know that the money is helping other people.鈥�
A funeral will take place Feb. 24 at 10:30 a.m. at Everden Rust Funeral Services and Crematorium.
Meanwhile Big White issued a public service announcement following the death, the second one at the resort involving a snowboarder or skier this season.
Big White鈥檚 senior vice president Michael Ballingall urged everyone to take the time to ski and board safely.
鈥淲e鈥檙e starting to see some trends 鈥� not wearing helmets, skiing or riding alone, texting or filming when you鈥檙e riding/sliding and not paying attention to your surroundings are all becoming constant hazards around the mountain,鈥� Ballingall wrote in an email. 鈥淲e just need to do the right thing as a community and remind people to ride and ski with caution.鈥�
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