GiveSendGo Campaign Raises Nearly $500,000 for Charlie Kirk’s Family in Under 24 Hours

A GiveSendGo fundraiser launched Friday to support the family of Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA founder fatally shot at Utah Valley University, has amassed almost $500,000 since going live. The campaign, organized by the Liberty Memes Foundation, seeks $1 million for Kirk’s widow and two young children and underscores deep solidarity within conservative circles following the tragedy.

Fundraiser Details

The Liberty Memes Foundation set up the “Charlie Kirk Family” page on GiveSendGo on Friday, pledging 100 percent of proceeds directly to Erika Kirk and their children. In under a day, nearly $500,000 has been donated, including two anonymous $10,000 gifts, with the total standing at $394,054 as of publication. Organizers aim to reach a $1 million goal, noting no fees will be withheld and all contributions will be disbursed via the GiveSendGo platform.

Family Background

Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot on Wednesday afternoon while speaking at UVU’s “American Comeback Tour” debate in Orem, Utah. He leaves behind his wife, Erika-former Miss Arizona USA-and two children: a one-year-old son and a three-year-old daughter. Reactions have been mixed, with some questioning the need for funds given Kirk’s personal wealth, and others expressing heartfelt support for the bereaved family.

Investigation Update

Law enforcement continues its nationwide manhunt for the suspected shooter, described as a lone gunman who fled the rooftop from which he fired the fatal shot. The FBI has released grainy security images of a person of interest and announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Utah authorities and federal agents recovered a bolt-action rifle near the campus and are analyzing forensic evidence, including palm prints and footprints, as they close in on the suspect’s identity.

Charlie Kirk’s death has prompted unified condemnation across political lines and calls for an end to escalating political violence in the United States.