'Our goal is to help bring all the Amys home'

The family of the 25-year-old Calgary woman, Amy Elizabeth Fahlman, who was tragically found dead earlier this week, is asking that people continue to donate to a GoFundMe campaign set up in Fahlman's name to, 'help bring all the Amys home.'

The crowdfunding campaign, which was set up by her cousin, Trevor Miller, has amassed nearly $60,000 in donations. Initially, Miller wrote that the funds would go directly towards sustaining and expanding the search efforts through donations, 'to our dedicated volunteer Search and Rescue (SAR) teams from all over Calgary area.'

In an updated post on Wednesday, Miller wrote that the continued donations will support the Search and Rescue (SAR) teams surrounding Calgary to provide future support for families in similar situations. 

"As many of you may have heard, Amy’s body was found yesterday October 10th. This discovery was made through the continued hard work and dedication of the volunteer search and rescue groups in our community. It is our wish to use these funds to provide future support for families in distress."

Marilyn Fahlman, Amy's aunt, also posted publically to her social media yesterday, one day after Calgary police confirmed that Amy Fahlman's body had been located. 

"Sometimes the news is dark and it seems like there is nothing good happening in the world. Let me tell you, my friends, there is so much goodness, joy and compassion. It’s right here inside each of us," the post read in part. "One last share request: Please pray, share and support the GoFundMe as you are able or feel led. Monies raised will go to support southern Alberta Search and Rescue teams. Our goal is to help bring all the Amys home."

Fahlman was reported missing on September 29 and was last seen in Northwest Calgary where she lived. While police initially thought Fahlman may have been in the Kananaskis area, they would later appeal to the public to help locate her car, which was spotted travelling north of Cochrane. Her car was discovered by police several days after her disappearance, though investigators did not specify where it was found.

An extensive search effort was mounted by policing agencies, including the RCMP,  as well as volunteers and several Search and Rescue teams from the area ( Cochrane SAR, Mountain View SAR, Sundre SAR, Foothills SAR as well and Calgary SAR).

Miller said that searches for his cousin were conducted on foot, by horseback, with ATVs and as well as with dirtbikes. Condolences have been pouring in for the family, with many saying that the 25-year-old loved nature and art. 

"Amy was talented both academically and artistically. To honour Amy’s memory we plan to launch an online store where people can purchase various art. All proceeds will go to the local Search and Rescue community groups," Miller added on the GoFundMe campaign. "We would again like to thank everybody from the bottom of our hearts as we continue to be amazed at how passionate, resourceful, and loving the entire community has been."

Calgary police previously stated that Fahlman's death was deemed non-criminal in nature, adding they would not be releasing further information. 

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