Anne Arundel Boy, 10, Dies From COVID-19 Complications: Fundraiser

GLEN BURNIE, MD — A 10-year-old Glen Burnie boy died last week from COVID-19 complications, a fundraiser said. The GoFundMe campaign identified the child as Stephen Wagner.

The child attended Hilltop Elementary School. Wagner played violin in the school’s strings group and sang in its chorus. The fundraiser said Wagner also enjoyed fishing and bowling before he died on Dec. 29, 2021.

The drive will pay for Wagner’s funeral expenses, hospital bills and unforeseen charges.

“Stephen was kind, humble, and he loved his family more than anything,” campaign organizer Dennis Ralston wrote on the donation page.

The GoFundMe already passed its $10,000 goal. As of 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, 404 donors have contributed $14,648 to the effort. The top donation of $350 came from an anonymous supporter.

One giver, Thomas O'Neill, started bawling after he heard about Wagner’s death on the radio.

“I lost a child many years ago and I know how excruciating the pain is,” O’Neill said in a note with his donation. “I'm so sorry for your loss.”

Anne Arundel County residents can donate at this link.

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