Almost $50,000 has been raised to help a Maidstone family devastated by the deaths of four-year-old Alistair Kwong and his grandmother, Mai Mach.
Friends and family of the slain pair have created a fundraising webpage paying tribute to the “two beautiful souls” lost last Tuesday when Alistair, the only child of Amy Mak and Andrew Kwong, was killed while being babysat at his grandparents’ Albanvale house.
Chinese national Cai Xia Liao, 45, is alleged to have attacked Alistair with garden shears and then lay in wait for his grandmother, Mai.
Ms Liao is charged with two counts of murder and also intentionally causing injury, unlawful imprisonment and assault.
She has been remanded in custody until July 22.
The campaign to help cover Alistair’s funeral expenses began on Thursday with a target set at $20,000.
By Tuesday, it had raised more than $46,000.
“No words could express the sadness and pain family and friends of Mai and Alistair are going through,” a friend wrote on the page.
The page has attracted an outpouring of grief as well as messages of strength and support.
“Amy & Teresa, I am really sorry about your loss and the pain you girls are going through. But you have to be strong and fight through the pain. Never forget your friends are always beside you,” wrote Ron To.
“Rest in Peace! We will remember you in our heart. Be strong and hold on your life. They will guide you to live in happiness. The deepest condolence,” wrote Hana and Kelvin.
A video on the webpage featured dozens of photos of a smiling Alistair surrounded by friends and family.
To assist the family, search ‘Alistair’ at www.mycause.com.au.
