campaign initial goal was $10,000. “100% of proceeds will go to Garcia family for various expenses,” Austin said.
As of On Sunday afternoon, 46,400 people donated. made for a total of $2,593,860.
John Martinez, nephew of Irma Garcia also launched GoFundMe for late family couple who raised over $500,000 and later were pooled with Austin fundraiser.
Garcia worked as a teacher for 23 years old, according to her high school biography page. She was murdered on tuesday along with her colleague Eva Mireles and 19 children by 18year- an old shooter. It was the deadliest school shooting in the country. in almost 10 years.
According to Martinez, the couple were “high school lovers”. in his fundraising.
“I sincerely believe that Joe is dead of broken heart and loss of love of his life of more 25 years was too much to endure,” wrote Austin. in en update at her fundraiser after Jo death.
they’re gone behind four children, according to Irma Garcia’s school biography: Christian, José, Liliana and Alysandra.
“They went to church people always ready to help, always seeing what they could do in in community — No just them children”Father Eduardo Morales, familyPastor, told the WFAA. “And I hope we remember how giving they were.”
His words echo the description of Austin. of pair.
“Joe and Irma were amazing people and two of most loving parents we are like family ever knew. They were so proud of all their children,” Austin said. “They are loved and missed in such a way that it is impossible to explain in words. Thanks again from everything family.”
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