The family of a deceased kayaker is asking for the community’s support after a tragic discovery along the Lake Erie shoreline.

Casey, who had been reported missing near Barcelona Harbor on June 10, was found deceased four days later along the shore in Westfield.

His mother has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover final expenses and to allow her time to grieve without financial pressure.

“As you can guess, this is something people never plan for,” she wrote in the fundraiser. “I want to raise enough for all of his final expenses to be taken care of and a bit more to help me to have only her son on her mind for some time.”

The GoFundMe, titled “Support me After Casey’s Tragic Loss,” is accepting donations and shares.

All funds will go directly to Casey’s mother, who described her son as her world.

She is urging the public, friends, and family to help however they can during this painful time.

To donate, please visit here.