A YouTube creator has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for the family of Georgina Callander who died during a terror attack in Manchester on Monday night.
Georgina, known to her friends as 'Gina', was an 18-year-old Ariana Grande fan who was excited to see her idol perform at the Manchester Arena.
The young fan, from Whittle-le-Woods in Lancashire, was one of 22 people killed by the blast as she left the concert at the 21,000-capacity venue.
Luke Cutforth from Sheffield started the fundraising page to give the money to Georgina's family to help pay for funeral costs and to allow them time to grieve without financial worry.
Speaking about why he started the fund, he said: "Gina enjoyed the content that my friend Dodie (and others) put out and we decided to use our audience to help her family through this hard time."
The GoFundMe Memorial Fund for Gina has already raised more than £9,000 from over 680 donations.
Georgina was also a superfan of the American fantasy television programme, Once Upon A Time and recently met the stars of the show at a convention in Blackpool.
She had her photograph taken with several cast members and in each picture, her happiness is evident by her beaming smile.
Lana Parrilla who plays Regina Mills on the ABC show changed her Twitter profile picture to the one taken at the convention with Georgina and posted a heartfelt message after hearing the news of her tragic death.
We lost a ONCE fan, @emiliesatwell , in the #manchesterexplosion last night. Devestating. RIP sweet Georgina. 🙏😔❤️
— Lana Parrilla (@LanaParrilla) May 23, 2017
As did Karen David who plays Jasmine.
No words...we just met at #SBUK3 recently. This is beyond upsetting. Dearest, Georgina...RIP kind & beautiful lady. 😔🙏🏽 https://t.co/ubhJYD0zZE
— KarenDavid (@KarenDavid) May 23, 2017
Rebecca Mader who plays Zelena also tweeted about Gerogina, calling her a "special girl".
I am heartbroken to wake up to learn Georgina was taken from us in Manchester. R.I.P Georgina. You were such a special girl. I'll miss you 💚 https://t.co/ezqdlk1AzM
— Rebecca Mader (@bexmader) May 23, 2017
Emilie de Ravin (Belle) and Sean Maguire (Robin Hood) also posted messages remembering Georgina with fondness.
Picture credit: Twitter
The show's producer, Adam Horowitz paid tribute to Georgina on Instagram: "Last night a young woman named Georgina Callander tragically lost her life in the Manchester bombing.
"She was a dedicated Oncer whose huge heart and lovely spirit was apparent to everyone who met her. All of us at #OnceUponATime are keeping her and her loved ones in our thoughts. As well as all the victims. RIP, Georgina."
The outpouring of grief on social media for this beautiful young woman has come from every corner of the globe, with the hashtag #LightACandleForGeorgina trending worldwide.
Twitter user @parrilladyosa created a graphic in honour of Georgina and posted it with the caption: "She doesn't know me and I don't know her but for the fact that we're in the same fandom and loved the same people makes her a family. RIP"
She doesn't know me and I don't know her but for the fact that we're in the same fandom and loved the same people makes her a family. RIP 💔😭 pic.twitter.com/8o0K8iyM3A
— vanessa #PRAY4 🇵🇭 (@parrilladyosa) May 23, 2017
One of the most touching tributes came from Georgina's best friend Sophie, who wrote: "To my beautiful best friend I hope you rest in peace my darling. I love you so much and will always miss you."
To my beautiful best friend I hope you rest in peace my darling 💛 I love you so much and will always miss you 💔 #manchesterattack pic.twitter.com/4CNlkNxoC9
— Sophie 🥀 (@Sophie_Jauregui) May 23, 2017
Strangers, friends and fans of Once Upon A Time have united in grief over Georgina's untimely death and the tragic events of Monday night with many offering support to anyone that needs to talk.
Georgina Callander was only 18 when she died, but it's clear her spirit has touched the hearts of millions around the world. #LightACandleForGeorgina
To make a donation, please click here: Memorial fund for Gina
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