An online for the family of Andrew Debogorski, a well-known Yellowknifer who died following a house fire last week, has surpassed its $25,000 goal in just two days.

Debogorski, 32, was pronounced dead in hospital after firefighters responded to a call about an individual trapped inside an engulfed 51A Avenue home on Friday, Dec. 28. DebogorskiSA国际影视传媒檚 wife Myriam - who he married in April - along with his two young children were able to escape the blaze, according to a news release issued by the City of Yellowknife.

Debogorski was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in 2017. He used a wheelchair and relied on a special device to communicate after losing the ability to walk and speak over the last two years.

The GoFundMe campaign, launched by DebogorskiSA国际影视传媒檚 brother Curtis on New YearSA国际影视传媒檚 Eve, seeks to support the young family, displaced by the fire, by covering food and clothing costs.

SA国际影视传媒�(AndrewSA国际影视传媒檚) wife Myriam and young children Nyah (5 yrs) and Miroslav (4 months) are now preparing to say goodbye to Andrew while dealing with the loss of their home,SA国际影视传媒� states a message on the GoFundMe page.

By Thursday morning, the relief fund had raised more than $27,000. Donors pitched in over $8,000 in the campaignSA国际影视传媒檚 first 18 hours online.

That number doubled in mere hours.

"In just over 24 hours your incredible generosity has raised over $14,000, well over half way to our goal. We thank you and are overwhelmed by the kind words, love, support and prayers for Myriam, Nyah, Miro and the extended family. Please continue to share and like the campaign as this has a tremendous impact. Much love from the Debogorski's," wrote Curtis Debogorski on Tuesday.

SA国际影视传媒淭his fund will support Myriam and her young family to prepare for AndrewSA国际影视传媒檚 funeral and their interim needs of food, clothing and daily living. Thank you to all of you who have contributed in your prayers, well wishes and support through this difficult time for the Debogorski family,SA国际影视传媒� reads the statement.

The Debogorski family, including Alex Debogorski SA国际影视传媒� AndrewSA国际影视传媒檚 father and reality television star of Ice Road Truckers fame SA国际影视传媒� carried out a string of fundraising initiatives since the 2017 diagnosis, including BougeSA国际影视传媒檚 Buds: It Takes a Village Fundraiser, to help cover costly medical expenses.

SA国际影视传媒淚 donSA国际影视传媒檛 ask God to take away the challenges he allows but I do ask for the strength to handle them,SA国际影视传媒� tweeted Alex Debogorski, who took to social media to share the tragic news.

Contributions are still being accepted.

Yellowknife are continuing to assist the Office of the Fire Marshal's investigation into the deadly fire's cause.