GoFundMe for Jacob Vennix – killed in a freak drowning accident in Bali during honeymoon

The family of Jacob Vennix has made a plea for help after a freak accident left them shattered, with Ms Fuller now widowed and supporting two children.

Community support for the South Australian man who tragically drowned in Bali while on a honeymoon continues to swell, as thousands of dollars are donated to the family during their time of grief.

On Friday, a GoFundMe page organised by the sister of Kimberley Fuller was put online asking for financial support following the death of her husband and father Jacob Vennix this week.

Mr Vennix, 32, died on Monday after being dragged out to sea by a strong current while swimming at the estuary at Pasut Beach in Tabanan Regency, about 3.50pm local time.

A wave would later return Mr Vennix’s unconscious body to shore.

Ms Fuller’s – who had married Mr Vennix only nine days earlier – attempted CPR but was unsuccessful.

Jacob Vennix and his wife Kimberley Fuller married just nine days before the tragedy unfolded. Picture: Facebook

Their wedding took place at Adelaide venue Hard Days Night. Picture: Facebook

Ms Fuller’s sister, Claire Brown, said she’s “reaching out” for help “with a heavy heart” as the family will need help in the face of “unforeseen challenges of saying goodbye to Jacob”.

“Jacob was an adoring husband and doting father who was looking forward to married life and a new career,” Ms Brown wrote on the GoFundMe page.

“Jacob recently resigned from his employment to embark on a career in disability support, a career close to his heart.”

However, following his death Ms Brown says her sister will need help.

“Kimberley is always there for others, lending a hand and offering support without hesitation.” she said.

“(She) is now confronted with the unforeseen challenge of saying goodbye to Jacob and adjusting to life as a grieving single mother of two young boys.”

More than 160 donations have been made, raising a total of $17,152 so far.

If you would like to made a contribution, you can donate here.

Jacob Vennix ran the City to Bay blindfolded in September 2024 to raise money for Guide Dogs SA/NT. Picture: Kelly Barnes

Mr Vennix met Ms Fuller after he spotted her son Issac playing with a Guide dog donation box in a Coles store. Picture: Facebook

The Advertiser spoke to Mr Vennix in August 2024, while he was preparing for the City-Bay fun run, recounting how he spotted his future wife’s four-year-old son Isaac playing with a Guide Dogs box in a Coles supermarket.

Two years later, their son Cole – named in honour of their initial meeting place – was born with a bilateral optic nerve hypoplasia impacting his vision.

In September, 2024, Mr Vennix ran the 12km City-Bay blindfolded, raising more than $4000 for Guide Dogs SA/NT.