Muslims Raise $500K For Victims Of Portland Train Stabbing

Islamic groups come together to raise half a million dollars for Portland train stabbing victims.

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On Jun 1, 2017

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"No Amount of Money Will Bring Back the Victims, but We Do Hope to Lessen Their Families' Burdens"

Last friday, Ricky John Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche were stabbed to death while trying to defend two Muslim girls from a hate-filled tirade by a white supremacist on a Portland train.

This week, American Muslim groups have organized fundraisers to help the stabbing victims' families. Their efforts have already reached half a million dollars.
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The Muslim groups at the heart of the fundraising, Muslim Education Trust and Celebrate Mercy, say the money from the donations will go towards paying for Mr. Best and Mr. Namkai-Meche's funeral expenses.

The rest will go towards helping Mr. Best's children attend college and establishing a scholarship.

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