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GiveSendGo for Charlie Kirk’s Family Nears $500,000 as FBI Hunts Shooter

Liberty Memes Foundation says every dollar will be transferred directly to Erika Kirk for the benefit of the couple’s two young children.

Overview

  • Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot during a public event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
  • The FBI released a photo of a person of interest, requested public tips, and announced a $100,000 reward.
  • A GiveSendGo campaign launched by the Liberty Memes Foundation set a $1 million goal for the family.
  • The organizer says 100% of proceeds will be paid out through GiveSendGo directly to Erika Kirk and the children.
  • Donations reached about $394,000 within a day and were reported as nearing $500,000, including two anonymous $10,000 gifts.