A fundraiser has been set up after the sudden death of a 17-year-old Summerland Secondary School student.
Jack Campbell, who died May 1, was a member of the high schoolѻýs Rockets basketball team.
ѻýHis dedication to the game and ability to lift the spirits of his teammates made him an invaluable part of our team,ѻý said one of the schoolѻýs coaches.
Campbell is also described as a cheerful person who brightened the lives of those around him.
ѻýHe was a remarkable individual who positively influenced everyone he encountered,ѻý a statement on the GoFundMe fundraising page reads.
The fundraising campaign, with a goal of raising $30,000, had raised more than $20,000 as of noon on May 5.
In addition, a memorial service and tribute by the Summerland Rockets will be held in Campbellѻýs memory.
The fundraiser can be found online at .