Colleagues rally to support sister of slain doctor Elana Fric-Shamji

The history department at the University of Windsor is coming together to support a colleague and a friend.

Carolin Lekic is still overwhelmed with the tragic loss of her sister, Elana Fric-Shamji. Fric-Shamji is the doctor from Toronto, who was allegedly killed by her husband.

Lekic works in the history department at the university. Her colleagues, including Jennifer Rocheleau the administrative assistant in that department, decided to help out by collecting donations for the family.

"I have such a close relationship with Carolin and my heart is just breaking for her," Rocheleau said through tears. "I knew I needed to do something to show our support for her and show her how loved she is."

She felt helpless when everything happened and her colleagues wanted to help. Rocheleau sent an email asking for donations. She was surprised at the amount of donations she received, especially from students.

"We're there to support her and we are going to be there for her, because she's always been a big help to us," said Peter Sawicki, a graduate student at the University of Windsor.

Other graduate students say the same thing.

"It's nice to be there to support the people who are there for us," said Dustin Jones.

The department has also set up a toy drive for the children of Fric-Shamji. People can drop off toys and gift cards at the university until Friday, Dec. 16. 

A crowdfunding page was set up for the family. According to the website, it was set up by Maggie Kerestec with the Ontario Medical Association. In two days. it has raised more than $100,000.