Ms Brown was returning from her first fight victory when the motorbike she was riding hit a roadside tree in Soi Ta-iad, Chalong, an area renowned for its many Muay Thai and MMA gyms and training centres. (See story here.)
Since then, tributes have flowed for the much-loved mum. (See story here.)
“This page is for those who wish to help out Ariana’s family in bringing her home from Thailand and with the funeral costs,” notes the family on the Give A Little support page. (See here.)
“Any donation will be incredibly appreciated during this very difficult time. Ariana touched the lives of many and a number of people have been wanting to help out her family so we thought we would set this page up.
“We, Ariana’s family, have decided to make this page to allow family, friends and anyone else who wishes to help out to do just that. Whether it’s to send love and appreciation for having known her or simply to help a good cause, we are very grateful for any contribution,” said Liam Brown.
“Ari was a beautiful and inspiring soul. It’s wonderful to see everyone coming together to support her whanau, particularly her two sons, and to celebrate the life she had.”
New Zealand’s national Channel 3 News paid tribute to Ms Brown with a report on her passing. To view the news segment, click here.