Online Fundraiser Launched to Help Family of Migrant Worker Killed in St. Catharines

Wednesday, 15 June 2022 16:26

By Linda Morgan

Over $24,000 raised as of Wednesday afternoon.

A Go Fund Me campaign has been launched to help the family of a migrant worker who was killed in St. Catharines on Monday night.

36 year old Fermin Santo Sanchez died after being hit by an SUV near the farm where he worked.

Sanchez and two coworkers were walking with their bikes at the side of the road when the trio were hit.

The other two victims are expected to survive

The fundraiser says Sanchez worked at the Spring Valley Gardens greenhouse.

He leaves behind a wife and three children.

To donate, click here.

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