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Family Of 13-Year-Old Walsh Student Invites Community To Celebrate Daughter With Shelter Donation
The family of Ivana Rosen, whose tragic death last week touched many, will keep her memory alive by supporting Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter.
BRANFORD, CT — Last Wednesday, a 13-year-old girl died tragically, the "heartbroken," Branford Police Department shared.
The untimely death of the Walsh Intermediate School girl reverberated throughout the community and beyond, with countless people wondering how they might help support her family.
Monday, the family of Ivana Rosen shared that giving to help a "cause close to Ivana’s heart," would be a "beautiful way to keep her memory alive."
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"In loving memory of Ivana Rosen, 2011-2025:
To honor Ivana's life, and her love for animals, we invite you to join us in supporting the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter. Your donation will help provide care of shelter and hope for animals in need – a cause close to Ivana's heart and a beautiful way to keep her memory alive. "
Click here to donate. Be sure to write "In memory of Ivana Rosen." Any donation is greatly appreciated."
Laura Burban, DCAS director, said that the community lost "a very special young lady."
"Ivana was a true advocate for animals," Burban said. "And her smile would light up any room she was in."
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