Residents of Greater Sudbury are reeling after a two-vehicle collision in Hanmer that claimed the lives of two young brothers. Friends and neighbours have begun fundraising to help the grieving family with immediate expenses, while authorities continue to investigate the tragic crash.
Community fundraiser aims to ease immediate costs
A GoFundMe page set up by Angie Servant of Capreol is seeking $30,000 to assist the parents of Ordyn and Drake York. Within hours of the campaign going public, it had already raised more than $6,000, underscoring a swift outpouring of support from across the community.
“There are no words that can truly express the heartbreak of losing a child, let alone two children at once,”
Servant wrote on the campaign page, noting the family is facing “an unimaginable amount of pain and grief” and that donations will help cover funeral and memorial expenses. The campaign page encourages people who cannot donate to share the appeal with others.
What is known about the crash
Local news reports identify the collision as a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Saturday in the Hanmer area of Greater Sudbury. Both Ordyn and Drake York were killed. Media outlets have not published additional details such as the ages of the brothers, precise cause of the collision, or whether charges will be laid.
Emergency services responded to the scene. Further information on the circumstances of the crash, including whether speed, impairment, road conditions or mechanical failure were factors, will come from police investigators and official statements.
Immediate local impact and how people can help
The tragedy has prompted neighbours, friends and community members to mobilize support. The GoFundMe page — listed on the campaign as tinyurl.com/y6rpdn3d — serves as the central fundraising point. The campaign description stresses that proceeds will go toward funeral and memorial costs for the family.
- Fundraising goal: $30,000
- Amount raised (as reported): more than $6,000
- Organiser: Angie Servant of Capreol
- Location of incident: Hanmer, Greater Sudbury
- Victims: Ordyn and Drake York
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Goal | $30,000 |
| Raised (initial) | $6,000+ |
Funeral and memorial expenses can be substantial, and local fundraising is a common way Sudbury families meet immediate financial needs following sudden loss. Community-driven campaigns also serve as a focal point for collective grief and practical support.
Next steps and what to expect
Police and emergency services typically provide updates when investigations conclude or when new information is available. Residents seeking to support the York family are urged to use the official GoFundMe page link shared by the organiser rather than indirect third-party sources. Those with relevant information about the crash are asked to contact local police.
As the community mourns, city services and local groups may consider offering additional supports such as counselling resources or coordinated memorials. For now, neighbours have chosen to respond with donations and by sharing the campaign to lessen the family’s immediate financial burden as they begin to grieve.
WE NEWS will continue to monitor official statements from police and updates to the GoFundMe campaign, and will report further verified developments as they become available.
