More than $ 72,000 dollars has been raised in 48 hours for the three children of a mother who was killed with an axe in an alleged domestic violence incident over the weekend . Tara Costigan , whose body was found on the laundry floor of a Calwell home in Canberra on Saturday , leaves behind two sons aged 11 and nine , and a newborn girl only one week old . Nearly $ 75,00 had been raised for the 28-year-old 's children by Wednesday afternoon , only two days after the Go Fund Me page was created by her high school friend Emma Luke . Tara Costigan , who was murdered on Saturday , leaves behind three children including a one-week-old daughter . Over $ 70,000 had been raised for the 28-year-old 's children by Wednesday afternoon , only two days after the Go Fund Me page was created by her high school friend Emma Luke . 'Everybody 's touched by it . She has so many friends and other people who just want to help her kids at this time . Her family is massive as well , so lots of support for them , ' Ms Luke told Fairfax . Ms Costigan 's cousin , Nathan Costigan , confirmed that 'all of the money raised would be forwarded to the three children whose safety and wellbeing he said were the family 's first priority right now ' . ' A HUGE thank you to Emma Luke who started the gofundme page for the children . I can confirm it is legit , and I am meeting my local member Nicole Lawder MLA to source legal advice and a solicitor for the kids to ensure they receive every cent , ' Mr Costigan said on Tuesday . While more than 1,400 people have submitted donations on the page , hundreds more have offered clothing and toys after being touched by the tragedy . ' I am donating today because if my wife and I were to pass I would want to know that my little ones were looked after too . No one should have to grow up without their parents but should that happen its nice to know that society has your back , ' one donor wrote . Ms Costigan 's cousin , Nathan Costigan , confirmed that all of the money raised would be forwarded to the three children whose safety and wellbeing he said were the family 's first priority ' On Monday , Ms Costigan 's former partner Marcus Rappel , 40 , ( pictured ) fronted the ACT Magistrates Court where he was charged with her murder . ' I 'm not in a position where I can donate money but I do have size 000 and 00 baby girls clothing I would happily donate if you are in need of them . Please contact me and I 'll post to you . Thoughts are with all Tara 's family and friends , ' another wrote . A fundraising walk has also been organised by the Canberra Mums Exercise Group , which Ms Costigan was a member of , for March 22 . 'Tara Costigan , was murdered over the weekend . To honour her life , raise funds for her three children that are now tragically without their mother , and to stand up against domestic violence , we would like as many of you as possible to participate in the fundraising walk , ' the event 's organisers said . More than 1700 people are expected to attend the walk . It comes amidst revelations that Ms Costigan ( right ) had been granted an interim domestic violence order against Rappel ( left ) just one day before he allegedly killed her . While more than 1,400 people have submitted donations to her children , hundreds more have offered clothing and toys after being touched by the tragedy . On Monday , Ms Costigan 's former partner Marcus Rappel , 40 , fronted the ACT Magistrates Court where he was charged with her murder , assaulting her sister and another man as well as breaching a protection order . The courtroom was filled with dozens of Ms Costigan 's supporters who yelled out at and tried to attack Rappel when he appeared , The Canberra Times reports . One person was heard calling the accused a ' f***ing animal ' while another screamed 'do n't you look at us you piece of s*** ' . It comes amidst revelations that Ms Costigan had been granted an interim domestic violence order against Rappel just one day before he allegedly killed her . ' I think one positive point ( if thats possible ) is that this tragedy has again raised the issue of domestic violence and that it is very real in our community , ' Mr Costigan said . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article .
Tara Costigan was found on the floor in a Calwell home next to an axe . Fundraising page to support the three children she left behind - including a one-week-old girl - has raised Nearly $ 75,00 in 48 hours . Over 1,400 people donated and hundreds more offered clothing and toys . Her former partner Marcus Rappel , 40 , has been charged with her murder . Ms Costigan had been granted an interim domestic violence order against him the day before he allegedly killed her .