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Community Rallies, Raises $76K for Boy's Dog Attack Victim

1/8/2026

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A GoFundMe campaign was launched to support Dawn Schnare Nickerson, Drew Nickerson's mother, after his dog attack in Welshtown, Nova Scotia.
As of January 7, the campaign had raised over $76,000 in 24 hours, with a $130,000 goal.
Drew Nickerson, a Grade 8 student at Shelburne Regional High School, died January 3 from injuries after the attack.
The community mourns his loss and recalls his love for outdoor activities.

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Story summary

A GoFundMe campaign was launched to support Dawn Schnare Nickerson, Drew Nickerson's mother, after his dog attack in Welshtown, Nova Scotia.
As of January 7, the campaign had raised over $76,000 in 24 hours, with a $130,000 goal.
Drew Nickerson, a Grade 8 student at Shelburne Regional High School, died January 3 from injuries after the attack.
The community mourns his loss and recalls his love for outdoor activities.