June 21, 2022
Friends of a Yarraman family struck by tragedy during a Northern Territory visit have banded together to help the family.
Kahleesi Roser, 7, died after a freak accident during a family outback adventure earlier this month.
The group was about 25km east of Harts Range on June 5 when Kahleesi fell from a moving 4WD and suffered critical head injuries.
She was rushed to a nearby clinic before being flown to the Royal Adelaide Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.
Her father Kim told media the vehicle was probably doing 15km/h or less when Kahleesi fell as they neared their campsite.
“I think she tried to jump out the window before the car stopped to be the first to open the gate,” he said.
The death of the bubbly Yarraman P-9 student has shocked the town.
Kahleesi was the youngest of six children being cared for by Kim, a single dad.
Friends have now banded together to organise a community fundraiser to help the Roser family bring Kahleesi back home for burial.
Sandra Verdich-Currell, one of the organisers, said she was hoping the day could raise $10,000 or more for the family.
She said the cost to bring Kahleesi home was about $2600 and funeral costs were about $7000.
The fundraiser will be held at Yarraman Bowls Club, in Margaret Street, from noon on July 9.
Local businesses have come on board to sponsor multiple raffle prizes.
There will also be barefoot bowls as well as live country music by Jase Lansky.
