Tragedy Strikes the Twilight Community, Your Support is Needed!

A tragedy has struck our little Twilight community. One of our original TwiFans.com's members and an avid Twilight fan's life was forever altered when Judy Hornberger's very pregnant daughter, Beth, had to be rushed to the hospital on December 1st.

Judy kept us apprised of the very serious situation at the hospital and asked for all our prayers. The baby had to be removed by emergency surgery due to lack of oxygen. At that time, the baby was alive, but in serious condition. Baby girl Natalie was rushed to a Children's Hospital for the best care.

A short time later Judy was given tragic news. She was told that her daughter, Beth, had not survived. Bethany passed away from a cyst that had ruptured that had several arteries feeding it. At this point everyone's hopes and prayers shifted to baby Natalie.

The following day we learned that baby Natalie had not survived the night and as Judy put it "Joined her mother in heaven". Judy did get a few precious moments with her granddaughter before she passed.

Our hearts pour out to Judy, Bethany's mother and best friend, Paul, Bethany's father, and Dan, Bethany's husband.

During these times of sorrow, we would like to collect donations for the Francis & Hornberger family to help with anything they may need. All money collected will be given to Judy to use as she sees fit. Let's pull together and show Judy and her family how much we care. Any little bit will help.

Donate here to the Bethany Francis Fund!

UPDATE:

Guri Weinburg AKA Romanian Vampire Stefan from the Breaking Dawn Part 2 cast is helping us spread the word and has a message for Judy and the family:

Now the Volturri's Felix and Demetri are helping!

Thank you Daniel Cudmore and Charlie Bewley.

Kellan Lutz aka Big Emmett Cullen RT Beth's story too!

Erik Odom that plays Peter in Breaking Dawn - Part 2 is helping the cause!

Tags: bethany, charity, donations, francis, hornberger, judy, needed, tragedy, twilight

Comment by Damarys Colls-Pulaski on December 4, 2011 at 10:45am: So sorry for the loss ..My prayers are with the familly

Comment by melissa on December 4, 2011 at 10:48am: oh i'm so sorry my thoughts and prayers go out to her and her family

Comment by Dawn on December 4, 2011 at 10:56am: Words seem so hallow in a situation like this when the depth of loss is so deep. My sincerest sympathy to Judy and her family as they deal with this devastating double tragedy.

Comment by seekingbecca on December 4, 2011 at 11:04am: omg......so sorry.

Comment by luz robles on December 4, 2011 at 11:04am: awww i give u my regards and my prayers

Comment by Stuart Chubb on December 4, 2011 at 11:13am: Wow..it's sad how a life can end so suddenly. My thoughts go out to judy and her family.

Comment by Francesca Barth on December 4, 2011 at 11:21am: I am so sorry There are not words our prayers to the family

Comment by S. Vincent on December 4, 2011 at 11:28am: Judy I am so sorry for your loss, we've never met but I hope you will accept hugs and prayers from myself and my daughter here in Toronto.

Comment by Eddica on December 4, 2011 at 11:29am: I'm so sorry for you loss... It's so tragic ... so sorry

Comment by Angielo on December 4, 2011 at 11:32am: Omg!!!! I just open my email.to find this, my heart is broken for Judy and iI feel the lost of Beth very deep in my heart. I first meet then on NM press junk in NY then on WFE premiere were we camp for the whole night.
Alisson if you know there add please email it to me I will like to send her condolence. Angymbb@hotmail.com