Families, survivors of Humboldt crash to receive money from GoFundMe campaign

The $14.7 million raised from the Humboldt Broncos GoFundMe page will go directly to the 29 families impacted by the tragedy, it was announced at a press conference on Thursday.

Broncos president Kevin Garinger was on hand and explained that, in all, the GoGundMe page raised $15.175 million, but was met with fees that amounted to nearly $500,000.

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Once the money is transferred to the team, the funds must go through the province where the distribution timeline will be determined. Until then, the money will remain in a trust until it is given to the respective families.

"One hundred percent of that total, as well as any interest ... will go toward the 29 families that have been impacted by this unthinkable tragedy," Garinger said.

It is still to be determined how the money will be divided among the 29 families. Scott Thomas, whose son died in the crash, noted that some families may require larger sums of money to cover added expenses.

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