The amount of money raised for Korean families who died in a mass shooting at an outlet in Dallas, Texas exceeded one million dollars (approximately 1.325 billion won).
According to GoFundMe, an American fundraising and support site, on the 9th (local time), donations for the couple Kyu-seong Cho (Kyu-jo, 38) and Shin-young Kang (Cindy Kang, 36), victims of the Dallas massacre, were raised in 15 hours. exceeded $1,178,620 (approximately 1,561 million won). This number far exceeded the target of $50,000.
So far, about 22,900 people have participated in the donation. The highest individual donation amount was $7,500 (approximately 9.94 million won).
The Dallas outlet shooting occurred on the 6th when gunman Mauricio Garcia (33) opened fire indiscriminately at an outlet in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas. Eight people died and seven were injured in the incident.
The list of victims included Cho and Kang, a Korean-American family, and the couple’s second son, James Cho (3). Mr. Cho’s first son, William Cho (6), is currently out of the intensive care unit and receiving treatment. They are known to have visited the shopping mall to exchange the child’s clothes for a different size.
Stephen Spain Hower, who was present at the scene, told local media the story of a woman who was believed to have hugged and protected a young child at the time of the incident.
The creator of the fundraising page said, “That afternoon, which should have been full of light, love, and blessings, ended in an instant with a massacre that left eight victims. Cindy (Mr. Kang), Kyu (Mr. We are among the victims who tragically lost their lives, and their families are deeply saddened.”
The author explained, “My 6-year-old son, William, who was discharged from the intensive care unit at the (hospital), is the only survivor in his family from this horrific event. This page was created to help them.”
The Dallas Korean Association plans to set up and operate a memorial altar in the office of the Korean Association from the 9th to the 13th.
The Korean Association said, “(Cho’s family) is a member of our compatriots, a beautiful Korean family that has enjoyed a good reputation and has been diligent in their religious life.” I also offer my sincere condolences to Shin’s family, relatives and friends.”
Source: Donga
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