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Turner said she is “flabbergasted” by the generosity from those know O’Connor as well as from many strangers.

“It has surpassed anything I can even imagine.”

In addition to donations, there have been offers to do the family’s laundry, provide meals, babysit their children, even the offer of a cottage for the family to use.

“There are amazing people out there,” said Turner.

Turner said O’Connor is such a professional and caring nurse, her former colleagues and friends wanted to make sure she got the support she needs while she is “fighting the fight of her life.”

If you want to contribute to the campaign to help Jillian and her family, visit: www.gofundme.com/welovejillian

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