Thousands of dollars raised for Chester family who lost young mom 1 day after childbirth
News 12 Staff
Updated on:Apr 27, 2021, 5:27pm EDT
"We appreciate everyone who gave, and it was really heartwarming that perfect strangers would give to this after hearing Alyssa's story, and I credit News 12 for getting the story out there," says Tony Ferrara, of Monroe.
Ferrara, a family friend, says that since News 12's story ran last week about 21-year-old Alyssa Tocyloski's seemingly sudden death at Garnet Medical Center in Wallkill, more than $12,000 has been raised. The money will help the Chester woman's baby, boyfriend and parents – who are now caring for her little girl.