Meghan Markle mannequin pal Kelly McKee Zajfen has thanked her for being an “unbelievable buddy and mom” after the tragic dying of her nine-year-old son final yr.
Posting a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, Zajfen known as Meghan “extremely nurturing and heat” and mentioned she was “really in awe” of the Duchess of Sussex.
She additionally mentioned Meghan was fast to “help these you like” whereas being a “fierce advocate for many who are in want”.
When Kelly McKee Zajfen’s son George died after being discovered unresponsive at dwelling, Prince Harry and Meghan donated round $5,000 {dollars} to a GoFundMe web page arrange in his honour.
George’s dying got here as an entire shock to the Zajfen household. Kelly is now the co-founder of Alliance of Mums, a gaggle that helps pregnant and parenting teenagers in foster care.
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In her Instagram publish, Kelly Zajfen mentioned: “As Mom’s Day approaches, I can’t assist however consider my very own #commUNITY of Motherhood. I immediately consider you Meg.
“How extremely nurturing and heat and open you’re. What an unbelievable buddy and mom. I’m really in awe of you and I’m so grateful you’re a part of my #CommUNITYofmotherhood.”
She added: “You might be at all times the primary to say sure and help these you like. You’re a fierce advocate for many who are in want.
“Thanks for becoming a member of this yr’s marketing campaign to help LA’s expectant and parenting foster youth, which helps present important providers, training, assets and advocacy to allow them to construct a greater future for themselves and their households.”
A supply beforehand advised DailyMail.com that Meghan and Kelly met by the Duchess’ ex-husband Trevor Engelson, a buddy of the mannequin’s husband Julian.
The mannequin’s campaigning for teenagers in foster care has additionally stored a gentle connection between the pair, it has been reported.
Saying the dying of her son in July 2022, Mrs Zajfen mentioned her world was “shattered into one million items” as she had “little potential to breathe” or operate as regular.
“You have been the sunshine of my life,” she mentioned on the time. “Your smile made the room so vibrant and your coronary heart was essentially the most good and sweetest.”
The mannequin additionally promised to “strive laborious” for George’s twin sister Lily after the household tragedy.