It鈥檚 been a month since Russia Nicholson鈥檚 in a 琉璃神社 orchard and her friends and family are to remember a life cut short.

鈥淚 want is for all of us to come together as a community, celebrate Russia鈥檚 life as well as her unborn child,鈥� said childhood friend and event organizer Brianna Winrow. 鈥淪he was loved by so many, and touched so many souls.鈥�

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Nicholson, 23, was five months pregnant when She had a history with drugs, her friends say she鈥檇 she鈥檇 been sober for the better part of a year.

In the immediate aftermath of the discovery of her body, Mounties asked for information that would allow them to patch together a picture of her last days. When asked earlier this week if more information was available on the murder investigation, they had no further updates.

For Winrow, this time is focused on remembering Nicholson well and focusing on providing support for her loved ones

Nicholson, she said, was a beautiful soul who touched many of lives in our community.

鈥淲hen she walked into a room, everyone knew. Although known for her strength of character, those who knew her well saw a gentle, kind and loving side,鈥� she said.

鈥淭he least I could do was hold a fundraiser to help raise money for the cost of the funeral and travel costs.鈥�

The event is scheduled for the Habitat on Leon Avenue Friday at 9 p.m. Admission is $10.

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