Boston Marathon Bombings: How To Help
April 17, 2013 at 4:04 pm Mary Ludloff Leave a comment
Sadly, this week we were reminded once again of the fragility of life and the resilience of the human spirit. Terence, myself, and the PatternBuilders team send our condolences to all who were impacted by this tragedy. For those who would like to help, donations can be made to:
- The One Fund—specifically formed to help those most affected by the bombings.
- The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation—all donations denoted with the words “Boston Marathon” will be earmarked for The One Fund.
- Boston’s First Responders Fund—also specifically established to benefit the victims of the bombings.
A number of resources can also be found here.
Much as it pains me to say this, beware of bogus Boston Marathon charity websites. Melanie Hicken of CNNMoney offers some advice on what to look out for.
Finally, there have been many moving tributes made by people via blogs, twitter, and other media sources. We leave you with this simple statement projected on the wall of the Brooklyn Academy of music:
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