GoFundMe Launches Campaign to Raise Money for Victims of the Terrorist Attacks in Brussels

MENLO PARK, Calif., March 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- GoFundMe, the world's largest crowdfunding platform, today launched a campaign to raise money for the victims and families affected by the terrorist attacks in Brussels.  GoFundMe is kicking off the campaign with a donation of $25,000 and will donate all its fees.

To contribute to the campaign, please click here:  https://www.gofundme.com/prayforbrussels

"Our giving community has always been quick to leap into action when tragedy strikes anywhere in the world. We're already receiving inquiries from our community about what they can do to help the victims of the horrendous terrorist attacks that took place in Brussels this morning," said GoFundMe CEO Rob Solomon. "We started this GoFundMe campaign to quickly channel all of the outpouring of online support for the victims and their families. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at GoFundMe go out to the people of Belgium, the victims of this terrible act and their families."

GoFundMe will direct all funds raised via this campaign to an official charity for the victims and their families once one has been designated.

The GoFundMe community has a history of coming together in times of crisis:

• $7 million was raised on GoFundMe the aftermath of Nepal earthquake.
• $150,000 raised after the mass shooting in San Bernardino in late 2015 for the victims and their families.
• Nearly half a million dollars was raised for for the Flint Water Crisis on GoFundMe in a matter of weeks.

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