A Houston-area non-profit organization that started in the middle of Hurricane Harvey in 2017 said it donated approximately $17,000 in funeral expenses for victims of Friday night’s tragedy at Astroworld Festival.
We've donated ~$17,000 to funeral expenses for #ASTROWORLDFest, thanks to an anonymous donor.
— CrowdSource Rescue (@cs_rescue) November 7, 2021
However, we've currently been sent more GoFundMe's than there were victims and have been unable to verify some identities.
Calling a halt to tonight. Back at it tomorrow.
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CrowdSource Rescue also said it is speaking with the families of the victims needing help.
The organization said it is hoping to cover funeral expenses for all of the victims.
Not all of the victims have been identified since Friday night’s tragedy, according to authorities. Only one victim, a 14-year-old freshman student who attended Memorial High School was identified on Saturday.
A donor has approached us and we will be able to cover the family's funeral expenses 100%.
— CrowdSource Rescue (@cs_rescue) November 7, 2021
If there are other families needing help with funerals, please have them reach out, and we'll try to help.
Our prayers are with all suffering tonight.💔#ASTROFEST #ASTROWORLDFest