$20 million pours into One Fund Boston to help victims of Marathon bombings

[Tx4obama]

$20 million pours into One Fund Boston to help victims of Marathon bombings

More than $20 million -- and counting -- has poured into One Fund Boston in the week since twin bombs exploded during the Boston Marathon, and the goal is to get that money into the hands of those in need as quickly as possible.

Checks have arrived from around the globe, with businesses donating millions and children donating dollars, Mayor Thomas M. Menino said Tuesday, hours after meeting with bombing victims.

“It’s so important to keep those affected by this tragedy as our number one priority,” Menino said. “We’ll get through this together. We’ll help you move forward. We’ll support you during these difficult times.”

The $20 million will help the more than 250 people injured when two bombs made from pressure cookers blew up, piercing stomachs, heads, arms, and legs with projectiles. The money will help victims cope with the financial cost of recovery. Limbs were amputated. Ear drums were punctured. Psyches were smashed. Three people died in the blasts.

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Full article with lots of details here: http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2013/04/23/million-pours-into-one-fund-boston-help-victims-marathon-bombings/7Mp7sZ4EdmyCfXvMBfDI4I/story.html

[DiverDave]

1. Cool, now watch a rethug steal it

I would watch it like a hawk, someone will steal some.

[mnhtnbb]

2. Thanks for posting. It's a wonderful idea.