Even in death, George Floyd has continued to make history.
Apart from the fact that the protests greeting his death after sacked white cop, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck has been unprecedented, he has again made history in terms of the donations the fund floated in his honor is garnering.
The GoFundMe campaign to help the family has received nearly $13 million, described as the most donations of all time.
Tagged ‘Official George Floyd Memorial Fund’ it was created by Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd.
It, according to reports, received more than 450,000 donations totalling to $12,987,100, as of Friday morning (June 5). The initial goal was to raise $1.5 million.
‘TMZ’ quotes a GoFundMe spokesperson as saying the donations have come from more than 125 countries.
It adds that George’s brother, Philonise, says the money will cover funeral and burial expenses, provide counselling, pay for lodging and travel for all court proceedings, and assist the family going forward as they seek justice for George.
A portion of the funds will also go to George’s estate to take care of his kids and provide for their education.
A report in LLB also says Floyd Mayweather sent a cheque of $88,500 after he offered to pay for George Floyd’s funeral costs in four separate services.
The retired boxer said he was prepared to finance funerals in Houston, Minnesota, Charlotte, and one further location that is yet to be confirmed.
Mayweather’s close representatives reportedly told TMZ that “he is just doing what he feels is right in his heart.”
