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Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Daily Mirror
Boy, 11, killed in case of mistaken identity as gang open fire on family car
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A family of four were leaving a sporting event when two gang members opened fire at their car, killing an 11-year-old boy and leaving his cousin paralyzed Two gang members have been sentenced to life in prison for killing an 11-year-old boy after shooting at a family car. On September 6 2023 a New Mexico family- of- four were driving outside an Albuquerque Isotopes baseball game when their car was shot at. It is believed 11-year-old Froylan Villegas was sat in the back seat of his family's white Dodge pickup on the day. Froylan was in the car with his mum, older cousin and younger brother when Jose Romero, 23, and Nathen Garley, 22, opened fire. The gun men opened fire through the sunroof of their Dodge Durango, mistakenly believing they were shooting at a rival gang member they had argued with that night. More than a dozen rounds were fired into the family car resulting in Froylan being shot in the head and declared dead at the scene. His cousin, 23-year-old Tatiana Villegas, was hit multiple times and is now paralyzed from the chest down. Froylan's mother and his infant brother were not physically harmed. Police have said the shocking incident was a tragic case of mistaken identity. The pair were convicted in February of first-degree murder, attempted murder, shooting at a motor vehicle and tampering with evidence, per the outlet. Almost two years on from the shooting Romero and Garley have been sentenced. On Monday, June 16 thy were both given life in prison plus 46 years, according to NBC News. Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman said in a statement that he hopes the verdict brings "come sort of peace and justice to Froylan's family." "We're very happy as a family that we got justice for Froylan and me," Tatiana Villegas told ABC affiliate KOAT. "And that's what matters. The rest we leave in God's hands. We're glad to close this chapter and move on." Prosecutors said surveillance video, ballistic analysis and eyewitness testimony were crucial in securing the two mens' convictions. The shooting caused New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to sign an executive order on Sept. 7 declaring gun violence a public health emergency. On Sept. 8, she followed the declaration by announcing that she had "issued a 30-day ban on the open & concealed carrying of guns in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County." The public health order was updated on Sept. 15. In a press statement, Grishan announced that she would be "removing the previous provision around firearms and replacing it with a provision that temporarily suspends the carrying of firearms at parks and playgrounds in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County." A GoFundMe page was set up at the time by a family member which explained the impact on the family. It reead: "Our family experienced a horrible tragedy on September 6, 2023 as we were leaving a baseball game. A vehicle passed by our vehicle and shot at our family killing our beloved Froylan and injuring our daughter Tatiana. "Tatiana is now going to have extensive therapy for her to recuperate. We as her family are asking on her behalf for any help that you can spare to help cover any living expenses that are incurred while she is recovering. Funds collected will also be used for our family while we are out of work to help Tatiana with her recuperation and grief of our beloved Froylan. "This is such a horrific tragedy for our family to endure and do not wish for this on any one. Please keep our family in your prayers especially Tatiana as she has a long recovery ahead of her."
The Advertiser
3 hours ago
- Business
- The Advertiser
'Line in the sand': Lib leader voted for Pesutto loan
A state Liberal leader is calling for his colleagues to end a long-running civil war after the party agreed to a $1.55 million loan to save John Pesutto's political career. The Victorian Liberals' administrative committee met on Thursday night and agreed to lend former leader John Pesutto the seven-figure sum to settle legal costs owed to first-term MP Moira Deeming. The cash is separate from campaign money and not drawn from taxpayer funds. Opposition Leader Brad Battin was among those who voted to support the deal, with the money to be paid directly to Mrs Deeming and Mr Pesutto to repay it at market-rate interest. "We've actually put the line in the sand on that and now we really have to focus on moving forward," Mr Battin told ABC Radio Melbourne on Friday. Mr Pesutto was ordered to pay $2.3 million in legal costs to Mrs Deeming after the Federal Court found he defamed her by implying she was associated with neo-Nazis. It left him facing bankruptcy, which would have triggered his exit from parliament and a subsequent by-election in his marginal seat of Hawthorn, unless the debt was paid back in a matter of weeks. Mr Pesutto, who has already coughed up $315,000 in damages, had only raised about $750,000 through wealthy backers and a GoFundMe campaign. Time is running out for Mr Battin to unite the Liberals before the next state election in November 2026. Mr Battin urged his fellow MPs to stop the infighting to present a credible alternative to the Victorian Labor government, in power for all but four years since 1999. "I really believe now is our opportunity to ensure each and every one of my members has a think about what they've wanted to get into parliament for, and it wasn't to be in opposition," he said. Mrs Deeming, who was expelled from the party room before being welcomed back in December, appeared unprepared to follow his advice when she took to social media after the bailout news. "They failed to protect her when she was attacked," she posted. "They punished her for defending herself ... this is what institutional abuse looks like." An offer to defer some of the legal bill in exchange for Mrs Deeming's guaranteed preselection and Mr Pesutto swearing off trying to return as leader for three years was rebuffed. The proposed deal led to a complaint to the state's corruption watchdog, but Mrs Deeming has denied claims of blackmail. A state Liberal leader is calling for his colleagues to end a long-running civil war after the party agreed to a $1.55 million loan to save John Pesutto's political career. The Victorian Liberals' administrative committee met on Thursday night and agreed to lend former leader John Pesutto the seven-figure sum to settle legal costs owed to first-term MP Moira Deeming. The cash is separate from campaign money and not drawn from taxpayer funds. Opposition Leader Brad Battin was among those who voted to support the deal, with the money to be paid directly to Mrs Deeming and Mr Pesutto to repay it at market-rate interest. "We've actually put the line in the sand on that and now we really have to focus on moving forward," Mr Battin told ABC Radio Melbourne on Friday. Mr Pesutto was ordered to pay $2.3 million in legal costs to Mrs Deeming after the Federal Court found he defamed her by implying she was associated with neo-Nazis. It left him facing bankruptcy, which would have triggered his exit from parliament and a subsequent by-election in his marginal seat of Hawthorn, unless the debt was paid back in a matter of weeks. Mr Pesutto, who has already coughed up $315,000 in damages, had only raised about $750,000 through wealthy backers and a GoFundMe campaign. Time is running out for Mr Battin to unite the Liberals before the next state election in November 2026. Mr Battin urged his fellow MPs to stop the infighting to present a credible alternative to the Victorian Labor government, in power for all but four years since 1999. "I really believe now is our opportunity to ensure each and every one of my members has a think about what they've wanted to get into parliament for, and it wasn't to be in opposition," he said. Mrs Deeming, who was expelled from the party room before being welcomed back in December, appeared unprepared to follow his advice when she took to social media after the bailout news. "They failed to protect her when she was attacked," she posted. "They punished her for defending herself ... this is what institutional abuse looks like." An offer to defer some of the legal bill in exchange for Mrs Deeming's guaranteed preselection and Mr Pesutto swearing off trying to return as leader for three years was rebuffed. The proposed deal led to a complaint to the state's corruption watchdog, but Mrs Deeming has denied claims of blackmail. A state Liberal leader is calling for his colleagues to end a long-running civil war after the party agreed to a $1.55 million loan to save John Pesutto's political career. The Victorian Liberals' administrative committee met on Thursday night and agreed to lend former leader John Pesutto the seven-figure sum to settle legal costs owed to first-term MP Moira Deeming. The cash is separate from campaign money and not drawn from taxpayer funds. Opposition Leader Brad Battin was among those who voted to support the deal, with the money to be paid directly to Mrs Deeming and Mr Pesutto to repay it at market-rate interest. "We've actually put the line in the sand on that and now we really have to focus on moving forward," Mr Battin told ABC Radio Melbourne on Friday. Mr Pesutto was ordered to pay $2.3 million in legal costs to Mrs Deeming after the Federal Court found he defamed her by implying she was associated with neo-Nazis. It left him facing bankruptcy, which would have triggered his exit from parliament and a subsequent by-election in his marginal seat of Hawthorn, unless the debt was paid back in a matter of weeks. Mr Pesutto, who has already coughed up $315,000 in damages, had only raised about $750,000 through wealthy backers and a GoFundMe campaign. Time is running out for Mr Battin to unite the Liberals before the next state election in November 2026. Mr Battin urged his fellow MPs to stop the infighting to present a credible alternative to the Victorian Labor government, in power for all but four years since 1999. "I really believe now is our opportunity to ensure each and every one of my members has a think about what they've wanted to get into parliament for, and it wasn't to be in opposition," he said. Mrs Deeming, who was expelled from the party room before being welcomed back in December, appeared unprepared to follow his advice when she took to social media after the bailout news. "They failed to protect her when she was attacked," she posted. "They punished her for defending herself ... this is what institutional abuse looks like." An offer to defer some of the legal bill in exchange for Mrs Deeming's guaranteed preselection and Mr Pesutto swearing off trying to return as leader for three years was rebuffed. The proposed deal led to a complaint to the state's corruption watchdog, but Mrs Deeming has denied claims of blackmail. A state Liberal leader is calling for his colleagues to end a long-running civil war after the party agreed to a $1.55 million loan to save John Pesutto's political career. The Victorian Liberals' administrative committee met on Thursday night and agreed to lend former leader John Pesutto the seven-figure sum to settle legal costs owed to first-term MP Moira Deeming. The cash is separate from campaign money and not drawn from taxpayer funds. Opposition Leader Brad Battin was among those who voted to support the deal, with the money to be paid directly to Mrs Deeming and Mr Pesutto to repay it at market-rate interest. "We've actually put the line in the sand on that and now we really have to focus on moving forward," Mr Battin told ABC Radio Melbourne on Friday. Mr Pesutto was ordered to pay $2.3 million in legal costs to Mrs Deeming after the Federal Court found he defamed her by implying she was associated with neo-Nazis. It left him facing bankruptcy, which would have triggered his exit from parliament and a subsequent by-election in his marginal seat of Hawthorn, unless the debt was paid back in a matter of weeks. Mr Pesutto, who has already coughed up $315,000 in damages, had only raised about $750,000 through wealthy backers and a GoFundMe campaign. Time is running out for Mr Battin to unite the Liberals before the next state election in November 2026. Mr Battin urged his fellow MPs to stop the infighting to present a credible alternative to the Victorian Labor government, in power for all but four years since 1999. "I really believe now is our opportunity to ensure each and every one of my members has a think about what they've wanted to get into parliament for, and it wasn't to be in opposition," he said. Mrs Deeming, who was expelled from the party room before being welcomed back in December, appeared unprepared to follow his advice when she took to social media after the bailout news. "They failed to protect her when she was attacked," she posted. "They punished her for defending herself ... this is what institutional abuse looks like." An offer to defer some of the legal bill in exchange for Mrs Deeming's guaranteed preselection and Mr Pesutto swearing off trying to return as leader for three years was rebuffed. The proposed deal led to a complaint to the state's corruption watchdog, but Mrs Deeming has denied claims of blackmail.
The Advertiser
6 hours ago
- Health
- The Advertiser
'The scariest part is the recovery': courageous baby Hugo's fight for life
At only four days old, Hugo Holding went through open-heart surgery. Mum Hayley White, of Cessnock, said Hugo was diagnosed with a heart condition while she was pregnant. "We were asked if we wanted to terminate the pregnancy. That was a heartbreaking thing to be asked," Ms White said. "No child asks to be born, but we wanted to say we did everything we could to give him a life. "It was hard. We knew we'd be choosing to put our baby first and this would affect our other children." She added that if "any of my children were unwell, there's not a thing I wouldn't do for them". "I decided my unborn baby deserved that same respect. He is my child." Ms White sought to raise awareness that one in 100 babies are born with a congenital heart defect. Hugo's heart condition meant "the whole left side of his heart is small, including his valves". During surgery in January, he had an aortic arch repair and ASD [atrial septal defect] closure at Westmead Children's Hospital. Ms White said the surgeons and cardiologists were "amazing". "You can tell they really do care. They truly want the best for the child," she said. Hugo was in ICU for two months and a cardiac ward for a month. During this time, Hugo's dad Tyson Holding lost his job after his place of work was sold. A GoFundMe, titled "Hugo's Journey", has been started to help the family. Hugo went home for 10 weeks, but a follow-up echo scan showed his heart pressures were high. He returned to hospital last month for a diagnostic procedure. "He lost blood and went downhill. There was an issue with the ventilation machine. At one point, it wasn't working properly," Ms White said. "He ended up in ICU and didn't bounce back. After two days, they decided to intubate him, putting tubes down his nose and throat to take over the lungs' work." The doctors were concerned for Hugo's life, so he underwent a second open-heart surgery on May 30, called the Ross procedure, to replace his aortic valve with his own pulmonary valve. His pulmonary valve was replaced with a donor valve. "They've said the blood flow is looking a lot better now and his heart pressures are down," Ms White said. "His recovery so far is a lot better than last time. Fingers crossed he keeps on that path." Doctors have said Hugo's mitral valve will probably need replacing in future with a mechanical valve. Now five months old, Hugo is in a ward at Westmead for children with heart conditions. "After a big surgery, they put them on a lot of opioids like morphine and fentanyl. He's now being weaned from the drugs, which takes weeks. "The scariest part is the recovery and the things that can go wrong after surgery. It's really hard on the little babies." The family, including three of Hugo's four siblings, is staying at Ronald McDonald House. "I would like to give a shout out to Ronald McDonald House and the charity HeartKids," Ms White said. At only four days old, Hugo Holding went through open-heart surgery. Mum Hayley White, of Cessnock, said Hugo was diagnosed with a heart condition while she was pregnant. "We were asked if we wanted to terminate the pregnancy. That was a heartbreaking thing to be asked," Ms White said. "No child asks to be born, but we wanted to say we did everything we could to give him a life. "It was hard. We knew we'd be choosing to put our baby first and this would affect our other children." She added that if "any of my children were unwell, there's not a thing I wouldn't do for them". "I decided my unborn baby deserved that same respect. He is my child." Ms White sought to raise awareness that one in 100 babies are born with a congenital heart defect. Hugo's heart condition meant "the whole left side of his heart is small, including his valves". During surgery in January, he had an aortic arch repair and ASD [atrial septal defect] closure at Westmead Children's Hospital. Ms White said the surgeons and cardiologists were "amazing". "You can tell they really do care. They truly want the best for the child," she said. Hugo was in ICU for two months and a cardiac ward for a month. During this time, Hugo's dad Tyson Holding lost his job after his place of work was sold. A GoFundMe, titled "Hugo's Journey", has been started to help the family. Hugo went home for 10 weeks, but a follow-up echo scan showed his heart pressures were high. He returned to hospital last month for a diagnostic procedure. "He lost blood and went downhill. There was an issue with the ventilation machine. At one point, it wasn't working properly," Ms White said. "He ended up in ICU and didn't bounce back. After two days, they decided to intubate him, putting tubes down his nose and throat to take over the lungs' work." The doctors were concerned for Hugo's life, so he underwent a second open-heart surgery on May 30, called the Ross procedure, to replace his aortic valve with his own pulmonary valve. His pulmonary valve was replaced with a donor valve. "They've said the blood flow is looking a lot better now and his heart pressures are down," Ms White said. "His recovery so far is a lot better than last time. Fingers crossed he keeps on that path." Doctors have said Hugo's mitral valve will probably need replacing in future with a mechanical valve. Now five months old, Hugo is in a ward at Westmead for children with heart conditions. "After a big surgery, they put them on a lot of opioids like morphine and fentanyl. He's now being weaned from the drugs, which takes weeks. "The scariest part is the recovery and the things that can go wrong after surgery. It's really hard on the little babies." The family, including three of Hugo's four siblings, is staying at Ronald McDonald House. "I would like to give a shout out to Ronald McDonald House and the charity HeartKids," Ms White said. At only four days old, Hugo Holding went through open-heart surgery. Mum Hayley White, of Cessnock, said Hugo was diagnosed with a heart condition while she was pregnant. "We were asked if we wanted to terminate the pregnancy. That was a heartbreaking thing to be asked," Ms White said. "No child asks to be born, but we wanted to say we did everything we could to give him a life. "It was hard. We knew we'd be choosing to put our baby first and this would affect our other children." She added that if "any of my children were unwell, there's not a thing I wouldn't do for them". "I decided my unborn baby deserved that same respect. He is my child." Ms White sought to raise awareness that one in 100 babies are born with a congenital heart defect. Hugo's heart condition meant "the whole left side of his heart is small, including his valves". During surgery in January, he had an aortic arch repair and ASD [atrial septal defect] closure at Westmead Children's Hospital. Ms White said the surgeons and cardiologists were "amazing". "You can tell they really do care. They truly want the best for the child," she said. Hugo was in ICU for two months and a cardiac ward for a month. During this time, Hugo's dad Tyson Holding lost his job after his place of work was sold. A GoFundMe, titled "Hugo's Journey", has been started to help the family. Hugo went home for 10 weeks, but a follow-up echo scan showed his heart pressures were high. He returned to hospital last month for a diagnostic procedure. "He lost blood and went downhill. There was an issue with the ventilation machine. At one point, it wasn't working properly," Ms White said. "He ended up in ICU and didn't bounce back. After two days, they decided to intubate him, putting tubes down his nose and throat to take over the lungs' work." The doctors were concerned for Hugo's life, so he underwent a second open-heart surgery on May 30, called the Ross procedure, to replace his aortic valve with his own pulmonary valve. His pulmonary valve was replaced with a donor valve. "They've said the blood flow is looking a lot better now and his heart pressures are down," Ms White said. "His recovery so far is a lot better than last time. Fingers crossed he keeps on that path." Doctors have said Hugo's mitral valve will probably need replacing in future with a mechanical valve. Now five months old, Hugo is in a ward at Westmead for children with heart conditions. "After a big surgery, they put them on a lot of opioids like morphine and fentanyl. He's now being weaned from the drugs, which takes weeks. "The scariest part is the recovery and the things that can go wrong after surgery. It's really hard on the little babies." The family, including three of Hugo's four siblings, is staying at Ronald McDonald House. "I would like to give a shout out to Ronald McDonald House and the charity HeartKids," Ms White said. At only four days old, Hugo Holding went through open-heart surgery. Mum Hayley White, of Cessnock, said Hugo was diagnosed with a heart condition while she was pregnant. "We were asked if we wanted to terminate the pregnancy. That was a heartbreaking thing to be asked," Ms White said. "No child asks to be born, but we wanted to say we did everything we could to give him a life. "It was hard. We knew we'd be choosing to put our baby first and this would affect our other children." She added that if "any of my children were unwell, there's not a thing I wouldn't do for them". "I decided my unborn baby deserved that same respect. He is my child." Ms White sought to raise awareness that one in 100 babies are born with a congenital heart defect. Hugo's heart condition meant "the whole left side of his heart is small, including his valves". During surgery in January, he had an aortic arch repair and ASD [atrial septal defect] closure at Westmead Children's Hospital. Ms White said the surgeons and cardiologists were "amazing". "You can tell they really do care. They truly want the best for the child," she said. Hugo was in ICU for two months and a cardiac ward for a month. During this time, Hugo's dad Tyson Holding lost his job after his place of work was sold. A GoFundMe, titled "Hugo's Journey", has been started to help the family. Hugo went home for 10 weeks, but a follow-up echo scan showed his heart pressures were high. He returned to hospital last month for a diagnostic procedure. "He lost blood and went downhill. There was an issue with the ventilation machine. At one point, it wasn't working properly," Ms White said. "He ended up in ICU and didn't bounce back. After two days, they decided to intubate him, putting tubes down his nose and throat to take over the lungs' work." The doctors were concerned for Hugo's life, so he underwent a second open-heart surgery on May 30, called the Ross procedure, to replace his aortic valve with his own pulmonary valve. His pulmonary valve was replaced with a donor valve. "They've said the blood flow is looking a lot better now and his heart pressures are down," Ms White said. "His recovery so far is a lot better than last time. Fingers crossed he keeps on that path." Doctors have said Hugo's mitral valve will probably need replacing in future with a mechanical valve. Now five months old, Hugo is in a ward at Westmead for children with heart conditions. "After a big surgery, they put them on a lot of opioids like morphine and fentanyl. He's now being weaned from the drugs, which takes weeks. "The scariest part is the recovery and the things that can go wrong after surgery. It's really hard on the little babies." The family, including three of Hugo's four siblings, is staying at Ronald McDonald House. "I would like to give a shout out to Ronald McDonald House and the charity HeartKids," Ms White said.
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Swifties donate big after Taylor Swift's touching visit to children's hospital where she mentioned about her 'boyfriend' Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift at Joe DiMaggio's Children's Hospital in June 2025 ( Credit: Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital) Taylor Swift has once again shown that her influence goes far beyond stadiums and sold-out tours. During a recent visit to the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Florida, the global superstar not only lit up the hallways with her presence but also ignited a powerful wave of generosity that is now making a tangible difference in the lives of three seriously ill children. Taylor Swift's visit to children's hospital inspires surge of fan donations and sweet Travis Kelce reference While casually chatting with a young patient, Swift was caught on camera making a sweet reference to her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. 'My boyfriend is training here, so I just thought I'd come and see how you're doing. Just drop in on you, you know what I mean,' she said, flashing her signature warmth and sincerity. The visit, which took place just one day after the couple attended Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final together, marked their first official public outing since January. But it was what happened after the visit that truly showcased the power of Swift's stardom and the compassion of her fanbase. Following Swift's time at the hospital, Swifties quickly discovered the GoFundMe pages of three young patients and began donating in $13 increments—a nod to the singer's lucky number. One of those patients is 7-year-old Majesty, who has been battling complex health issues since birth, including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and Noonan syndrome. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Her family shared on her fundraiser, 'She is truly an amazing little Princess. She loves to dress up and go places. She loves princess dresses and glittery things.' Thanks to fan support, Majesty's campaign has raised over $14,000 toward a $24,000 goal. Then there's 10-year-old Zoe, a resilient warrior who has faced neuroblastoma for nearly seven years. Her journey—marked by relentless treatments, surgeries, and hospital stays—has been met with remarkable courage. Her GoFundMe, which has surpassed $18,000, states, 'Her journey has been long and difficult, but she continues to inspire everyone around her with her courage and positive spirit.' Another young fighter, 2-year-old Aaliyah, is undergoing chemotherapy after a brain tumor removal. Swift took time to pose with her mother and gifted Aaliyah an autographed Eras Tour book. When the book surfaced online for resale at $500, a compassionate fan stepped in to buy it and return it to the family. Aaliyah's GoFundMe has since raised more than $51,000 toward its $100,000 target. The hospital's chief of surgery, Dr. Jill Whitehouse, summed up the visit perfectly: 'Undeniably one of the kindest human beings I have ever had the privilege of meeting. Thank you #taylorswift for making dreams come true for all of our patients, families, and staff today!' In an age where celebrity headlines are often dominated by drama, Taylor Swift is showing the world that kindness and connection can still take center stage—and change lives in the process. Also Read: Jordon Hudson throws subtle shade at Bill Belichick's ex Linda Holliday during emotional tribute to pageant friend Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Yahoo
12-Year-Old Killed After Being Hit by Car While Riding Scooter with Close Friend, Who Remains Hospitalized
A 12-year-old girl, Abigail Gillon, died after she was struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter in Aston, Pa., on Saturday, June 14, authorities said A friend, 11-year-old Isabella Jones, was also critically injured and remains in the hospital "She was the kind of person who showed up for others," a neighbor said of Gillon at a ceremony to honor her memoryA 12-year-old girl died last weekend after she and her friend were injured in a scooter accident, according to authorities and local news reports. On the afternoon of Saturday, June 14, Abigail Gillon, 12, and 11-year-old Isabella Jones were struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter near Lehr Boulevard and Concord Road in Aston, Pa., the Aston Township Police Department said in a statement. 'Both juveniles sustained serious, life-threatening injuries secondary to the collision,' police said, adding that the girls were in 'critical' condition at the time of the report. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with authorities. At that time, no charges were filed and an investigation was ongoing, police said. Gillon later died of her injuries, CBS News, ABC affiliate WPVI and NBC affiliate WCAU reported. An organizer of a GoFundMe page to support the young girl's family confirmed that Gillon died on Monday, June 16, after suffering a 'severe traumatic brain injury.' Jones remains in the hospital, according to CBS News. A neighbor of Gillon's said that she was a cheerleader who loved her friends and family, the outlet reported. 'Whether she was cheering on her team or gliding through the water, she did it with all her heart," Brianna Newmiller told the outlet. Newmiller was at Ridley Middle School in Ridley Park on Tuesday, June 17, where thousands gathered to remember the young girl. Gillon's donated organs also helped save another 12-year-old girl's life, according to Newmiller. "She cared deeply for her family, friends and classmates, and community,' the neighbor said. 'She was the kind of person who showed up for others, who made you feel seen and who brought joy just by being herself." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Gillon's mom was there and released a heart-shaped balloon with her name on it. Kevin Pierce, who coached both girls in swimming, also attended the ceremony. He told WCAU that they had an incredible bond. "One without the other was very rare, joined at the hip. If you got one, you most likely got both," Pierce said. "It broke my heart. You don't wish this on anybody." Read the original article on People
