Dallas Bain: Community rallies to pay for footballer’s farewell service

“They are so grateful for this amazing community that has rallied around them at this painful time and are comforted in knowing Dallas touched so many people’s lives.”

The family of Gold Coast footballer Dallas Bain have called for community assistance to contribute to the costs of farewelling their beloved brother and son.

A GoFundMe crowdsourcing page has been established to help ease the financial burden on the grieving family ahead of Saturday’s commemorative service at Parkwood Sharks rugby league club.

In one day since the campaign’s launch, more than 100 people have raised 85 per cent of the family’s $10,000 goal.

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Dallas Bain, 21, passed away peacefully over the weekend. Friends and family shared this edited photograph on Sunday. Picture: Kiarn Gerrard

Campaign organiser Karson Bisharat, the girlfriend of brother Liam, said the Bains were grateful to the community for their support.

“Thank you everyone for the overwhelming love and support, the Bain family really appreciates it,” she said.

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21-year-old Dallas Bain. Picture: Liam Bain / Facebook

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“They have been getting several message from people in the community, family, and friends wanting to help at this tragic time.

“To assist at this time, for those who wish to contribute, I have set up a GoFundMe page.

“We appreciate any and all donations.

“They are so grateful for this amazing community that has rallied around them at this painful time and are comforted in knowing Dallas touched so many people’s lives.

“Thank you again for everything you have done.”

TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE GOFUNDME CAMPAIGN, CLICK HERE