In the wake of his death, the community has taken action to both keep his legacy alive and support his family including his wife and their three children. A memorial fund has been set up in his name to help support the educational pursuits of youth in the Naliava community in his home country of Kenya. A photo of Derick Lwugi is shown at a community gathering remembering the Calgarian. Source: Devon McKendrickA family support fund has also been created to ease the financial burden the family is facing at this time, according to Vincent Onyango, a family representative. “So it’s pretty devastating for them.”READ MORE: Community lends a hand to family of Derick LwugiPeople can donate to the family on a Gofundme page.

Source: Ethiopian News March 16, 2019 00:22 UTC