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Teen Survivor of Vancouver Festival Tragedy Donates $266,000 to Fellow Victims

Andy Le, who lost his father, stepmother, and sister in the vehicle ramming attack, closes his GoFundMe campaign after raising over $542,000 and pledges nearly half to support other affected families.

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Overview

  • The April 26 attack at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day Festival killed 11 people, including Andy Le's father, stepmother, and 5-year-old sister, and injured dozens more.
  • Andy Le, 16, has closed his GoFundMe campaign after raising $542,646 to support his future and education.
  • Le announced he will donate $266,000 from his campaign proceeds to help other victims of the attack, citing his awareness of their shared suffering.
  • Over $2 million has been raised through various community fundraising efforts to assist those impacted by the tragedy.
  • The suspect, Adam Kai-Ji Lo, faces eight counts of second-degree murder, with additional charges under consideration as the investigation continues.