The DC plane crash has etched its name as one of the most devastating plane crashes in recent history. With 67 lives tragically claimed, GoFundMe has created a parent page for all those who want to support verified campaigns run by those affected by the tragedy.
A statement provided to KWCH 12 by GoFundMe's communications manager read:
“To help keep the platform safe, donations are processed by our payment partners, held, and then released only to the person named as the recipient of the funds (the beneficiary). Before funds are transferred to the beneficiary, their personal information must be verified. If any questions arise, our payment processors will hold the funds until the recipient is verified,”
According to Yahoo News, the Trust & Safety team at GoFundMe is diligently reviewing and approving fundraisers to ensure that all donations are properly allocated to verified relief initiatives. In a statement, the GoFundMe team specified:
“A team of experts working around the clock to review fundraisers and prevent misuse. During humanitarian disasters and other crises, our team proactively monitors and verifies fundraisers so the communities impacted can receive the quick and trusted support they need. For a fundraiser to be considered verified, it must go through an enhanced due diligence review process. This process includes both a robust human review from our world-class Trust & Safety experts as well as technical tools designed to catch misuse,”
How can you help those affected by the DC plane crash?
Currently, 4 fundraisers supporting the DC plane crash victims are active on GoFundMe's parent page titled— How to Help: DC plane crash. These include:
Wendy Jo Shaffer Memorial Fund In Wendy’s Memory: Support for the Shaffer Family: This fundraiser is dedicated to Wendy Shaffer, a devoted mother of two who tragically lost her life in the accident.
Financial Assistance for the Stovall Family: This campaign is aimed at providing financial support to Ashleigh and Jake Stovall after the heartbreaking death of their husband and father, Mikey Stovall, in the crash.
Two Beautiful People Inside and Out: This fund supports the family of 12-year-old Brielle and her mother, Justyna, both of whom tragically lost their lives in the recent Washington, D.C. plane crash.
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Support the Crafton Family After Tragedy: This fundraiser seeks to support the Crafton family following the tragic loss of Casey and Rachel Crafton. Casey was traveling from Wichita, Kansas, on January 29, with a layover in Washington, D.C.
To make a donation, visit GoFundMe’s crisis response page dedicated to DC Plane crash for real-time updates and newly added fundraisers. For those wishing to contribute, please head to GoFundMe’s dedicated donation page.
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