Fatal Tampines crash: Give.Asia managing nearly $500k raised for couple’s son
So far, about $480,000 had been raised from almost 12,000 donors over five days.
In a tragic incident on Oct 29, a married couple on a motorcycle was struck by a blue Audi while traveling along Tampines Avenue 12. The motorcycle rider, a 24-year-old woman, and her unborn child were killed in the accident. Her 24-year-old husband also succumbed to his injuries. The couple had a six-year-old son who, along with his mother, was riding as pillion.
The mother was also pregnant at the time of the accident. The couple's relative, who identified herself on Instagram, set up a fundraising campaign via the crowdfunding platform Give.Asia to help support the orphaned boy. She provided a QR code on her Instagram page for netizens to contribute, but the account's legitimacy was questioned by some users who were concerned about the possibility of a scam.
Give.Asia stated that the relative approached them to set up the fundraising campaign, and they are now working with the family to ensure the money is properly disbursed to the boy. As of Nov 4, nearly $480,000 had been raised from around 12,000 donors. Give.Asia confirmed that all donations received through their platform were documented to maintain transparency.
However, the exact amount of money collected via PayNow has not been disclosed. The family plans to set up a dedicated bank account in the child's name to reserve the funds for his long-term care, education, healthcare, and financial security. Give.Asia is willing to facilitate a long-term arrangement to manage the donations, ensuring they remain available for the child's needs as he grows older.
The legal guardianship process is still underway, and the disbursement of funds will only take place after the necessary legal arrangements have been verified and approved.
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