NEW YORK (GNB) – As of Tuesday evening, more than $253K donation has been raised through GoFundMe to support the 65 years Asian woman Vilma Kari injured in the attack in Manhattan, New York to support Asia American.
Elizabeth, the Asian hate crime victim Vilma Kari’s daughter set up the GoFundMe donation platform to raise funds for her mother’s treatment and recovery and also to support the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
In her GoFundMe post, Elizabeth Kari has described the horror she felt when she learned her mother Vilma Kari was the latest victim in a recent attacks against Asian Americans.
Elizabeth wrote in her GoFundMe post-“For those whom have reached out inquiring how they can help and support, we have a GoFund account. This does not take back the pain and trauma my mom has experienced nor will it replace the time to heal as she gets back on her two feet. Apart from using the fund towards recovery for Vilma, my mother would like to support other victims and organizations to further raise awareness to our fellow AAPI community (so that we can continue to a path that educate everyone around us and put an end to these attacks).”
“First and foremost, I want to start off by saying my mom is humbled by the outpouring of messages and support from not only our friends and family, but from the kind souls all over the world,” her daughter wrote on the fundraising page.
Kari suffered serious injuries including a fractured pelvis from being kicked and stomped on, according to police. She was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday and “is safe and in good spirits,” her daughter said.
“Although the healing process will not be easy, she has always been a resilient role model for me. We are hopeful that in time she will make a full recovery,” Elizabeth continued.
“This does not take back the pain and trauma my mom has experienced nor will it replace the time to heal as she gets back on her two feet,” Elizabeth said.
In addition to medical expenses, funds will be allocated to other victims of hate crimes and organizations supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
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