Christian Izuchukwu
The GoFundMe campaign to help the family of George Floyd, the black man who died after a white Minneapolis police officer forcefully kneeled on his neck during his arrest, has received nearly $13 million, the most donations of all time.
The campaign, ‘Official George Floyd Memorial Fund’ created by Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, has received more than 450,000 donations totalling to $12,987,100, as of Friday morning (June 5).
The initial goal was to raise $1.5 million.
Launched just a little more than a week ago, the Official George Floyd Memorial Fund has already received the highest number of individual donations for a GoFundMe page
With nearly 500k donations and counting, the fundraiser’s amassed nearly $13 million. We’re told the campaign has gone global, getting donations from 125 countries.
GoFundMe created for George Floyd has received nearly $13 million, the most donations of all time with more people still donating
According to GoFundMe spokesperson the Official George Floyd Memorial Fund has already received the highest number of individual donations for a GoFundMe page.
GoFundMe the campaign has gone global, getting donations from 125 countries.
George’s brother, Philonise, says the money will cover funeral and burial expenses, provide counselling, pay for lodging and travel for all court proceedings, and assist the family going forward as they seek justice for George. A portion of the funds will also go to George’s estate to take care of his kids and provide for their education.
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