Once they got an address, Torres convinced a reluctant Moore to go to the police. Matthew Torres on Twitter: "An 8-year-old girl in Prince William a 91.1 Welcome 91.9 Fayetteville 90.5 Buxton Before long, the fundraiser had passed its initial goal of $1,000, now standing at over $243,450. He would have done anything for anyone and His passing has left a gaping hole in the hearts of many. He's in really good spirits these days, except this week has been hard because his burial was two days ago for his dad. My credit card was in the (phone) case, so I could get a rental car to get to LA so I couldget to an airport or something. Then, they went to the police station to file a report on her stolen possessions. And he was like 'not on my watch,'" Moore said. Community rallies behind Hay Run truckie and young father Steve The GoFundMe's goal started at $1,000 but it has done so well that Moore increased it. Climate action is mayor's priority in Boise. Torres was one of five people killed in a mass shooting in the Hedingham neighborhood of northeast Raleigh last week. GoFundMe organized for family Back the Blue NC, "an organization of proud residents from North Carolina who support our local, state, and federal Law Enforcement," has organized a GoFundMe. Torres was from Manvel, Texas. Fridays visitation will be held at The Chapel of Mitchell Funeral Home, while Saturdays service will be held at Cross Assembly Church, according to Torres online obituary. We went out fordrinks and everything. His funeral was held Saturday, Feb. 27. I'm not going to let you go into the Sprint store and leave you. "He changed the way I look at the world.". Skip senior year? I came back with a head crammed full of information, story ideas and insights like how a city smaller than Charlotte or Raleigh, in a red state, is pushing to meet climate goals. This guy's daughter has cancer. Back the Blue North Carolina, an organization that supports law enforcement officers in the state, organized a GoFundMe for Torres family and so far has generated $43,195. Eliahna Torres, 10. To sign up for Wallingford breaking news alerts and . "I want him to be able to open a business like that so that he's set for life," she said. He is just the most generous man when he shouldn't be that generous because he needs to be focused on himself, but he's just so selfless. Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. Back the Blue NC, a nonprofit that advocates for law enforcement officials, launched a fundraiser for Torres' family through GoFundMe. "All I had was a piece of paper with the Sprint store address on it," said Moore. Shes a disciplined competitor and went for a run on July 12th in the afternoon and was hit by a car driving down Serrano pkwy. Fundraiser by Back The Blue NC : Benefit for the Family of Officer Torres Benefit for the Family of Officer Torres $146,426 raised of $150,000 goal Donate now Become the first supporter Your donation matters GoFundMe protects your donation We guarantee you a full refund for up to a year in the rare case that fraud occurs. An aunt, Yvonne White, posted a GoFundMe-verified fundraiser for the family. Anyone who wishes to offer support may email [email protected]. She's glad he did because she didn't know her plan information and couldn't get a new phone. Send help right to the people and causes you care about. Moore said Torres came into a Sprint store with her to help her get a new phone, and afterward, took her to Starbucks to get a drink and calm down. The Oriole Park Falcons'. "All I had was a piece of paper with the Sprint store address on it," Moore told USA Today, adding that she tried to act normal in the Uber but ended up anxiously telling her driver, Raul Torres, everything. Supervision failures persist. He's in really good spirits these days, except this week has been hard because his burial was two days ago for his dad.". They quickly completed imaging identifying a subarachnoid hemorrhage. See our GoFundMe Giving Guarantee. This is actually bad. Friday's opinions come less than four months since a new Republican majority on the court took their seats. Mitchell Northam is a Digital Producer for WUNC. Torres' father also had cancer and passed away the day after the fundraiser went live, Moore said. "It's like losing your shadow. Torres called off the rest of his day to help her. 30 Apr 2023 14:35:15 We ask all of you to please pray and keep in your thoughts Officer Torres and the other victims of this senseless act of evil, the Raleigh Police Protective Association, an advocacy group for officers, said on Facebook. Texas family asking driver who killed siblings to come forward | wfaa.com The friendship began after an influencer was robbed, and her Uber driver called off his day to help her.
