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Re: gofundme is back up and running
[Re: Barbara]
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08/12/2015 03:54 PM
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Re: gofundme is back up and running
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08/14/2015 11:38 AM
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At this moment the fund is at $12,265 which is nice but nowhere near what it should be. The problem is that only 163 people have donated so far. This is pitiful compared to how many have benefitted from police presence when visiting the island. Every gift, no matter the size, helps. Everyone needs to participate. If you visit this forum, read these threads and are someone who claims to care about Sint Maarten and its people, then there is no excuse for not contributing to this worthwhile cause. If everyone here gave, even at the $20, $30, $40 level, the total would add up quickly. Please participate and do it now. Don't put it off till later.
Bruce J
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Re: gofundme is back up and running
[Re: BeachKitten]
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08/14/2015 12:06 PM
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Leona,
I noticed and wondered about the same thing since this particular GoFundMe was started specifically for this one police officer because of his ultimate sacrifice to his home and country.
While the idea of supporting all officers' families is a good one, I should think this fund would be specifically for the officer that was killed and for whom it was originally started and the issue of support for future needs would be a whole separate item and quest. Does anyone know the specific answer to this? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: gofundme is back up and running
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08/14/2015 05:11 PM
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hi everyone I just spoke to Soc. the fund has been set up for the children of members of the police force who have lost their lives. The only one who unfortunately has lost his life is Officer Benjamin. the funds raised on gofundme will be presented to the foundation and earmarked specifically for Officer Benjamin's children. This will be done on Island 92 Tuesday morning. The Foundation will administer the funds. The foundation will remain in existence in case it is needed (God forbid) for other officers' families..
Last edited by Barbara; 08/14/2015 05:12 PM.
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Re: gofundme is back up and running
[Re: Bahston]
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08/15/2015 05:40 PM
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Re: gofundme is back up and running
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08/17/2015 10:05 PM
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$14,400 right now. Ir is not to late to contribute...
There is no place like SXM.
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