An outpouring of support has come in for the Schidlowsky family, who is grieving following the loss of their daughter and sister Nina.

That was on full display Monday night, as a celebration of her life took place at the Royal Canadian Legion in Humboldt, where the room was packed wall to wall.

Originally supposed to be a fundraiser as she battled a complication from her bone marrow transplant, it turned into a celebration when Nina sadly passed away on April 19.

Her mom Bea says that they have been greatly touched in the days since Nina's passing.

"We are very, very grateful for the community and how they put their arms around us. People in Humboldt maybe don't know how much that mean's to us," she said. "The support in Humboldt has been like a big hug and it has helped keep us on our feet. I don't know how to express in words the grief of losing a daughter, but it is just as equally hard to express the amount of support we have felt."

She cited a former patient of hers, Mary Couros, who has mobility issues and travelled to Humboldt from Regina via bus to give her condolences to the family.

She also wanted to acknowledge all the nurses who helped Nina when she was in the hospital.

Nina's brother Jordan added that it has been a humbling experience to know just how much of an impact she had on the lives of others.

"We've had strangers come to our door and it is really touching to know that Nina had so much more of an impact than we even realized."

The celebration banquet included a meal, silent auction and entertainment with local musicians and dancers putting their talent on display.

The family thanked Dave Atamanchuk for taking charge of the evening and helping put things together.

A silent auction was also held and along with money from the banquet, as well as Nina hearts, the funds will be used to keep her life going in the area.

Reg, Nina's dad, says they have thought of a few ways to potentially use the money.

"Establishing some wildlife land because she was a very nature-oriented person. We are working on something called the Nina Schidlowsky Project for the wildlife lands," he noted. "We're thinking maybe scholarships for dance or school in her memory. Those are some of the things we are kicking around."

While it is a time of grief and reflection for family and friends, it is also an opportunity to learn more about saving lives.

Jordan says that it is crucial that more people learn about stem cells and the amazing impact they can have on someone's life.

"Stem cells are truly amazing because they have the potential to completely save a person's life. It didn't work out for Nina, but the match wasn't 100% and that's why we need more people out there to get those matches in," he explained. "We know of one story - a four-year-old - who received a bone marrow transplant and is alive and well because of it."

He added that a simple cotton swab of your cheek allows your information to go into the database to be examined for potential donation in the future.

You can learn more about stem cell donation by visiting OneMatch.ca.