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GoFundMe set up to help George Floyd's family cover funeral costs surpasses $740,000
The Hill
BY ARIS FOLLEY
05/28/20 01:51 PM EDT
A GoFundMe launched on Wednesday to help the family of George Floyd, the Minneapolis, Minn., man who died during a police arrest on Monday has raised more than $740,000 in less than 24 hours to cover funeral and burial expenses.
According to fundraiser page, the GoFundMe was set up by Floyd’s brother, Philonise. On the page, Philonise Floyd wrote that the fund was “established to cover funeral and burial expenses and to assist my family in the days to come as we continue to seek justice for George.”
“On May 25, 2020, my life shattered as I learned of the tragic passing of my dear brother, George,” the page reads. “My family and I watched in absolute horror as the now infamous and horrifying video began to spread quickly throughout social media.”
“What we saw on that tape left us shell shocked; a white Minneapolis police officer kneeling directly on my brother's neck, obstructing his ability to breathe,” he added.
According to fundraiser page, the GoFundMe was set up by Floyd’s brother, Philonise. On the page, Philonise Floyd wrote that the fund was “established to cover funeral and burial expenses and to assist my family in the days to come as we continue to seek justice for George.”
“On May 25, 2020, my life shattered as I learned of the tragic passing of my dear brother, George,” the page reads. “My family and I watched in absolute horror as the now infamous and horrifying video began to spread quickly throughout social media.”
“What we saw on that tape left us shell shocked; a white Minneapolis police officer kneeling directly on my brother's neck, obstructing his ability to breathe,” he added.
Read more: https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/499958-gofundme-set-up-to-help-george-floyds-family-cover-funeral
Link to tweet
Text: Some organizations to which you can donate if you are heartsick waking up to the news:
Minnesota Freedom Fund:
https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate
Minnesota ACLU:
https://www.aclu-mn.org/en/donate
George Floyd’s family gofundme:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
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#JusticeForFloyd
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