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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forumsgofundme account for boys lost at sea. balance = $469,000
http://www.gofundme.com/?pc=nl_2015_08_04THE PERRY AND AUSTIN RESCUE FUND
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gofundme account for boys lost at sea. balance = $469,000 (Original Post)
Liberal_in_LA
Aug 2015
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MisterP
(23,730 posts)1. it's been too long: will it go to their families?
Contrary1
(12,629 posts)4. Here's what their gofundme page says:
"Should there be any surplus funds at the conclusion of the search and rescue efforts, they will be directed to aid in similar activity that will benefit saving lives in related situations."
Like you, I think these boys are lost. But the donated money may help to save others.
cwydro
(51,308 posts)2. I understood that they were from wealthy families, so
I wonder what the money is for.
tammywammy
(26,582 posts)11. This is what the gofundme page says:
"The Perry & Austin Rescue Fund" will be utilized to fund private aircraft, boat fuel and any other additional resources needed for the immediate recovery of these missing boys.
Should there be any surplus funds at the conclusion of the search and rescue efforts, they will be directed to aid in similar activity that will benefit saving lives in related situations.
Should there be any surplus funds at the conclusion of the search and rescue efforts, they will be directed to aid in similar activity that will benefit saving lives in related situations.
cwydro
(51,308 posts)12. Oh, well that makes sense if they are putting on their own search
as well as the Coast Guard's search.
Very sad, but I think those kids are gone forever.
tammywammy
(26,582 posts)14. Oh yeah, very sad. :(
closeupready
(29,503 posts)3. Such a compelling story, heartbreaking.
JCMach1
(27,572 posts)5. Sad Story, but what strikes me is why hasn't anyone pointed a finger at the parents
for allowing this...
SummerSnow
(12,608 posts)6. I have wondered the same thing.
Liberal_in_LA
(44,397 posts)9. talk radio mentioned it a bit, that 14 too young to be on ocean
Without adult supervision.
lpbk2713
(42,766 posts)13. The parents would have to put up with angry cranky kids if they said no.
Now they wish they had. Because now they have missing kids.
uppityperson
(115,679 posts)7. What boys lost at sea? I've been off news a bit.
cwydro
(51,308 posts)8. Two fourteen year olds took a boat out off Florida to go fishing.
Boat found capsized.
Boys supposed to be experienced boaters, but they've not been found.
uppityperson
(115,679 posts)10. Aw damn. Thank you