DCA plane crash: NTSB investigation continues
The NTSB has a long road ahead as the investigation crew is still trying to recover the data reporters from the aircrafts that collided over the Potomac River Wednesday night.
WASHINGTON – GoFundMe has established a verified donation page for those looking to support families impacted by the deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C. The page includes fundraisers that have been vetted to ensure contributions go directly to those affected.
As of now, four verified fundraisers are active:
- Wendy Jo Shaffer Memorial Fund: This fundraiser honors Wendy Jo Shaffer, a mother of two who perished in the crash.
- Financial Assistance for the Stovall Family: This campaign supports Ashleigh and Jake Stovall following the loss of their husband and father, Mikey Stovall, who died in the crash.
- Together in Grief: Supporting the Beyer Family: This fund is for the family of 12-year-old Brielle and her beloved mother, Justyna, who both tragically died in the recent Washington, DC, plane crash.
- Support the Crafton Family After Tragedy: This fundraiser is being started to raise funds for the family of Casey and Rachel Crafton. Casey was flying home on January 29, from Wichita, KS, with a layover in Washington, DC. The page was created to help raise money for their family preparing the funeral as well as for life without them.
What’s next:
GoFundMe’s Trust & Safety team is actively verifying and adding fundraisers to the page, ensuring that all contributions are directed toward legitimate relief efforts.
An American Eagle plane lands at Reagan National Airport as investigators use a temporary shed to gather pieces of wreckage after American Airlines flight 5342 on approach to the airport collided with a US Army helicopter, near Washington, DC, on Jan (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
Those interested in donating can check the GoFundMe crisis response page for real-time updates and newly added fundraisers.
For those looking to contribute, visit GoFundMe’s dedicated donation page.
The Source: This article is based on a press release from <strong>GoFundMe</strong> and information available on its official fundraising page.