In the cold absence of a little boy, an outpouring of
warmth from a city not usually known for showing its emotions.
warmth from a city not usually known for showing its emotions.
And yet here it was, thousands of strangers digging
into their wallets, clicking on to a website, donating more than $120,000 and
counting in less than 24 hours to pay for Elijah Marsh’s funeral. Still reeling
from a day of unanswered prayers, we were heartsick that we couldn’t save him,
but at least we could raise money for the grieving relatives he left behind.
into their wallets, clicking on to a website, donating more than $120,000 and
counting in less than 24 hours to pay for Elijah Marsh’s funeral. Still reeling
from a day of unanswered prayers, we were heartsick that we couldn’t save him,
but at least we could raise money for the grieving relatives he left behind.
“We all needed to show our support for Elijah’s family
and you gave us a means to do it,” wrote Atef ElGindi on the tilt.com campaign launched by Justin
Kozuch.
and you gave us a means to do it,” wrote Atef ElGindi on the tilt.com campaign launched by Justin
Kozuch.
“Thank you for starting this initiative,” added Sherry
Lake. “It gives us all a feeling of helping when there’s really nothing we can
do...”
Lake. “It gives us all a feeling of helping when there’s really nothing we can
do...”
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