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[Phokus]

Is it possible to contribute to the needier families of the tragedy instead of just a general fund?

 

[ultimatebob]

Originally posted by: Phokus
Is it possible to contribute to the needier families of the tragedy instead of just a general fund?

I wish there was a way to do that as well. I don't want to see a repeat of the 9-11 memorial funds, where the widows of stock brokers and bond traders got millions of dollars on top of their already huge life insurance payments.

 

[Medea]

 

[toant103]

I'm alright, my roomate's brother is one of the victime, Henry Lee.
RIP.....

 

[IEC]

Originally posted by: toant103
I'm alright, my roomate's brother is one of the victime, Henry Lee.
RIP.....

Good to hear that our AT Hokies are all right. Sorry to hear about your roommate's brother

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: technophile82
i found a collection of photos related to this event at VT on flickr. The photos are incredible. Some photos of victims are in this collection as well. I would expect many more photos to turn up in the days to come.

Virginia Tech Shooting Photos on Flickr

:shocked:

 

[Steve]

Originally posted by: toant103
I'm alright, my roomate's brother is one of the victime, Henry Lee.
RIP.....

Thanks for checking back in here. Condolences on the loss(es).

 

[JoPh]

Originally posted by: Phokus
Is it possible to contribute to the needier families of the tragedy instead of just a general fund?

Recognizing the unprecedented outpouring of sympathy and goodwill from people worldwide, Virginia Tech has set up the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund, the official place for donations. Other websites soliciting donations for victims of the shootings at Virginia Tech April 16 may be fraudulent.

Separately, the United Way of New River Valley has established an account to provide assistance to victims? families for funeral and burial costs, transportation costs, or other immediate costs. Donations may also cover cost for uncovered medical costs to wounded victims and for community agencies that may incur unusual costs associated with responding to the event. Contributions may be made via www.unitedwaynrv.org or by mailing gifts to UWMRF, P. O. Box 6202, Christiansburg, VA 24068. Please indicate that your donation go specifically to this fund. For more information: 540-381-2066 or stephanie@unitedwaynrv.org.

As an alternative, donations can also be made to the American Red Cross or the Salvation Army who have been onsite in Blacksburg aiding with relief efforts.


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[IEC]

Originally posted by: JoPh

Originally posted by: Phokus
Is it possible to contribute to the needier families of the tragedy instead of just a general fund?

Recognizing the unprecedented outpouring of sympathy and goodwill from people worldwide, Virginia Tech has set up the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund, the official place for donations. Other websites soliciting donations for victims of the shootings at Virginia Tech April 16 may be fraudulent.

Separately, the United Way of New River Valley has established an account to provide assistance to victims? families for funeral and burial costs, transportation costs, or other immediate costs. Donations may also cover cost for uncovered medical costs to wounded victims and for community agencies that may incur unusual costs associated with responding to the event. Contributions may be made via www.unitedwaynrv.org or by mailing gifts to UWMRF, P. O. Box 6202, Christiansburg, VA 24068. Please indicate that your donation go specifically to this fund. For more information: 540-381-2066 or stephanie@unitedwaynrv.org.

As an alternative, donations can also be made to the American Red Cross or the Salvation Army who have been onsite in Blacksburg aiding with relief efforts.

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All three are excellent organizations and will help victims and their families directly. Thanks for the info.

 

[tk149]

 

[JoPh]

http://www.vt.edu/tragedy/memorial_services.php

Info for some of the services and how to contribute or attend.