Michigan Community Rallies for Family of Deceased Teenager
In Lambertville, Michigan, a community is rallying around a family mourning the sudden loss of 13-year-old Lainey Scroggs, an 8th grader and cheerleader. Local children organized a lemonade stand to raise money for the Scroggs family, with proceeds directed to…

Charlotte, NC, August 16, 2026 —
LAMBERTVILLE, MI – The Lambertville community is uniting to support the family of Lainey Scroggs, a 13-year-old 8th grader and cheerleader who recently passed away. The sudden loss has deeply affected those close to the young student.
In a show of solidarity and compassion, local children took the initiative to organize a lemonade stand. The proceeds from this endeavor are being directed towards a GoFundMe campaign established to assist the Scroggs family during this difficult time. The online fundraising effort has reportedly garnered significant support from the community and beyond.
Lainey Scroggs was remembered as an active member of her school and a cheerleader. Details regarding the circumstances of her passing were not provided in the summary, nor were specific figures regarding the amount raised by the lemonade stand or the GoFundMe campaign.
The community’s response highlights a collective effort to provide comfort and financial assistance to the grieving family. Further details on community initiatives may become available as they are announced.
Story summarized from the original created by WTVG Staff, Alexandria Manthey, Gray News staff on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
