When Elizabeth Diamond was diagnosed with stage-four brain cancer, she was worried about what might happen if she died.

Her best friend Laura Ruffino, whom she had known since 5th grade, promised to adopt the girls if anything were to happen – and when Diamond, a single mother, passed away, Ruffino fulfilled her promise.

Now, Ruffino’s family of 4 (along with her husband and two daughters) has doubled in size, and the local community in Orchard Park, NY is coming together to help them out. AYouCaringcampaign has already raised more than $117,000 to help the Ruffino-Diamond family re-adjust.

Laura Ruffino promised to adopt her best friend’s daughters if she died of brain cancer.

Unfortunately, Elizabeth Diamond passed away, leaving behind her 4 wonderful girls.

Luckily, they’ve been adopted by the Ruffino-Diamond family, which has now doubled in size!

“She said if anything ever happens to me I want you…