A GoFundMe campaign established in memory of Nathaly Michelle Ramirez, a 23-year-old mother who died after falling from a 15th-floor balcony in the Bronx, New York, has raised more than $32,000 to support her infant daughter and grieving family. The eight-month-old girl survived the fall and was found in her mother’s arms, according to reports citing investigators. Police allege that Ramirez and her daughter were pushed from the balcony. The fundraiser, launched on October 8 by Ramirez’s mother, Nathaly Minaya, aims to help the family manage unexpected expenses and support the baby. The campaign received hundreds of donations within days of the tragedy, as relatives, friends and strangers came together to help the family through an immense loss.
GoFundMe raises $32,000 for Bronx mother ‘s infant daughter and family
The fundraiser, titled In Memory of Nathaly Michelle Ramirez, was organised by Minaya to support herself and her granddaughter following Ramirez’s death. According to the campaign description, donations will help ease the family’s financial burden and provide support for the baby and her grandmother during a difficult period.The fundraiser also seeks to honour Ramirez’s memory and help her family manage expenses they were not prepared for. The campaign’s stated goal is $35,000. The page had recorded more than 700 donations and raised over $32,000, according to its listing and recent media coverage.The campaign describes Ramirez, known to loved ones as Michelle, as a joyful, energetic and caring person who often made others feel valued. It also says that becoming a mother was one of her greatest joys and that her baby girl meant everything to her.
What happened in the Bronx
The incident occurred at around 3.30 am on October 6 at the Allerville Arms apartment building on Olinville Avenue in the Allerton neighbourhood of the Bronx. Police responded to an emergency call and found Ramirez and her daughter outside the building with injuries consistent with a fall from a height.According to law enforcement sources cited by NBC New York, investigators believe the pair were pushed from a 15th-floor balcony. Both were taken to Jacobi Hospital, where Ramirez was pronounced dead. Her daughter was admitted in critical condition.Investigators believe Ramirez was holding her baby in a way that may have helped protect the child during the fall. A neighbour told NBC New York that she heard a woman pleading shortly before the incident, saying, “Please don’t do this. My baby. You know my baby is scared.”The incident is being investigated as a homicide. Authorities have been examining the circumstances surrounding the fall, including the couple’s relationship and earlier domestic violence allegations.
Ex-boyfriend charged in connection with the deaths
Ramirez’s former boyfriend, 31-year-old Angel Carrasco, was arrested in connection with the incident. Police allege that he pushed Ramirez and their daughter from the balcony. He faces charges including murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, assault and endangering the welfare of a child.Carrasco appeared before a judge on October 14 from a hospital bed while undergoing psychological evaluations, according to ABC7 New York. He was remanded into custody and has pleaded not guilty to the charges. His next court date was scheduled for November 4.Reports citing investigators also refer to earlier allegations involving Carrasco and Ramirez. These included an alleged assault and an incident involving forced entry at Ramirez’s apartment. The allegations form part of the reported background to the investigation.
Family and friends remember Ramirez
Ramirez’s relatives, friends and former colleagues have remembered her for her warmth, ambition and ability to lift the spirits of people around her. Her former employer, Lishawn Alexander, described her to People as a radiant and hardworking person who was committed to her professional goals.Her family has also spoken about the loss at a vigil outside the apartment building. Ramirez was known to those close to her as Michelle, and loved ones recalled her affection and the importance she placed on her daughter.The GoFundMe campaign reflects that emphasis on her family. Its description asks people to contribute or share the fundraiser if they can, saying every act of support can remind the grieving family that they are not alone. The donations are intended to help Ramirez’s mother care for the infant while the family copes with the emotional and financial consequences of the tragedy.
