A little over a week after Olympic alpine skierBode Millerand his wife Morgan Beck Miller revealed the devastating news that their 19-month-old daughter Emeline Grier had died, he is opening up about how his family plans to use the donations they’ve received through aGoFundMeset up in Emeline’s name.
“We want to thank our friends, family and every one of you who sent a message, said a prayer or donated for the overwhelming expression of support — we are truly touched and blessed,” Bode and Morgan wrote onrespective Instagram postsfeaturing photos ofthemselves and Emeline.
“Our midwives starteda gofundme campaign toraise funds and we intend to donate these funds raised to worthwhile causes connected to water safety education,” they continued of the fund, which had raised over $26,000 as of Wednesday morning.
Emeline drowned in a pool in the neighborhood of Coto de Caza, California, on June 10, PEOPLE confirmed.
“Her love, her light, her spirit will never be forgotten. Our little girl loved life and lived it to it’s fullest everyday. Our family respectfully requests privacy during this painful time,” he added.
“Somebody from the scene called Bode to let him know what happened and that his child was being transported to Mission Hospital,” said Concialdi about the accident. (It’s unclear who made the call.)
While Bode was not present when the accidental drowning took place, Morgan was just steps away inside of the home when their daughter went “missing for just a short amount of time.”
source: people.com
