Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have contributed more than $200,000 to help the Michigan church shooter’s widow and medically vulnerable son, following a shooting and fire at an LDS meetinghouse in Grand Blanc Township that left four people dead [nytimes.com#2][washingtonpost.com#3][foxnews.com#1]. The fundraiser, launched by church member David Butler on GiveSendGo, reported surpassing $225,000 by Wednesday evening, while congregants also raised money for the victims’ families [foxnews.com#1][washingtonpost.com#3].
Highlights:
- Fundraising total: Donations exceeded $200,000 overall, with the organizer reporting more than $225,000 by Wednesday evening [nytimes.com#2][washingtonpost.com#3][foxnews.com#1].
- Beneficiaries: Funds are directed to the shooter’s widow and their son, who has a rare genetic disorder requiring costly care [foxnews.com#1].
- Donor outreach: Contributions came largely from Latter-day Saints members, and donors also raised money for the victims’ families [washingtonpost.com#3][foxnews.com#1].
- Incident context: The giving followed a shooting and fire at an LDS church in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, where four people were killed [nytimes.com#2][foxnews.com#1].
To be a follower of Jesus Christ is caring for people who can't care for themselves – David Butler
Perspectives:
- Katie Hamilton (shooter’s sister): She said the family is overwhelmed with gratitude for the love and support shown by Latter-day Saints members. (Fox News)
- David Butler (fundraiser organizer): He launched the campaign out of concern for the family’s road to recovery and as an expression of his faith. (The New York Times)
- LDS church members/donors: Donors contributed to both the victims' families and the family of the shooter. (The Washington Post)
