After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Americans donated millions to support his family, highlighting his influence on the right.
Fundraisers on GiveSendGo have surpassed $2.8 million, with one campaign setting a record for fastest fundraising.
“GiveSendGo has always been a place where people can immediately respond to crises. Within hours of Charlie’s tragic death, friends and supporters had set up a campaign. The fact that it took off so quickly shows just how deeply his life impacted people and how urgent the desire was to support his family,” GiveSendGo co-founder and co-CEO Heather Wilson told Fox News Digital. “What we’re seeing is that people want to respond quickly when tragedy strikes, and crowdfunding has become one of the primary ways they do that. We always remind ourselves that behind every campaign are real people who are hurting. Our responsibility is to provide a safe and secure platform for people to rally around one another in times of need,” Wilson added. “When the spotlight is on us, we don’t see it as pressure. We see it as an opportunity to point people back to hope, generosity and community.”
Wilson noted that Americans’ generosity at this moment shows that grief often turns into action, adding: “When people feel powerless in the face of tragedy, giving becomes a tangible way to express love, solidarity and care. We also have a prayer button right next to the give button. People who can’t give financially are still able to share hope, encouragement and prayer with the family, and that outpouring has been just as, if not more, moving than the dollars raised. It is exactly what Charlie stood for — a relationship with Jesus.”
GoFundMe campaigns are also raising money for Kirk’s wife, children, and a memorial at Utah Valley University, organized by UVU students and Turning Point USA members.
“Our hearts go out to the Kirk family and everyone impacted by this tragedy. At GoFundMe, being a safe and trusted place to give and receive help is our top priority,” the spokesperson said. “Our team is swiftly reviewing each fundraiser related to this horrific shooting to ensure they are verified and that funds are safely delivered to the intended beneficiaries.”
GoFundMe said its team verifies each fundraiser by confirming the organizer, beneficiary, and their relationship. Verified campaigns have raised over $12,000, and any unverified efforts are removed with donors refunded under the platform’s zero-tolerance policy for fraud.
“We are actively working with fundraiser organizers to gather information and complete our verification reviews, and we appreciate their cooperation in working with us to help keep the platform safe,” the spokesperson continued.
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