Big celebrity names in Hollywood are pitching in to help the victims of the tragic shooting at an elementary Nashville school.
Here is everything you need to know.
Celebrities are donating thousands of dollars to Nashville school victims
A GoFundMe page was recently launched for the families of the six people who were killed in the Nashville school massacre.
Moreover, the Kinney family, who lost their 9-year-old son William in the attack have received a donation of $2 thousand from former Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, who lives in Nashville.
In addition, many donations have been pouring in to benefit the families of the other victims as well. Besides that, the fundraiser has already crossed its goal of $50 thousand.
BAN ASSAULT WEAPONS NOW!
— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) March 27, 2023
Subsequently, former ‘Bachelorette’ star Kaitlyn Bristowe also went on to donate $1 thousand to the campaign.
Additionally, Jena Sims, actress, and wife of star golfer Brooks Koepka have also donated $1 thousand to the fund.
John Carter Cash, son of singer Johnny Cash, on the other hand, put in a $2K donation.
Meanwhile, a number of celebrities have taken to their respective social media accounts to express outrage over the massacre.
They further went on to demand politicians strengthen gun safety laws in the country.
there are no words, just rage and heartbreak for these children and their families. i can’t even fathom what is this doing to the psyches of every child and parent in this country. absolute terror every time a child goes to a place that should be safe. #Nashville https://t.co/hacCQ07cHu
— leann rimes cibrian (@leannrimes) March 27, 2023
More about Nashville elementary school shooting
Audrey Elizabeth Hale, who was 28 years old, opened fire at a private Christian elementary school in Nashville on Monday.
Additionally, the attack ended up taking the lives of three nine-year-olds and three adults while leaving multiple injured.
Ban assault rifles not tiktok
Ban assault rifles not books
Ban assault rifles not voting rights
Ban assault rifles not reproductive rights
Ban assault rifles not health care
Ban assault rifles not trans rights
Ban assault rifles not gay marriage
Ban assault rifles.— valerie bertinelli (@Wolfiesmom) March 27, 2023
The Covenant School, a ministry of Covenant Presbyterian Church, released a statement following the attack. They shared gratitude towards the first responders for having a quick response. They also thanked the people who are supporting the school.
It read, Our community is heartbroken.’
They continued, ‘We are grieving tremendous loss and are in shock coming out of the terror that shattered our school and church. We are focused on loving our students, our families, our faculty and staff, and beginning the process of healing.’
The Governor just called the school shooting in Tennessee a “tragic situation.”
Think about that.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) March 27, 2023
US President Joe Biden addressed the Nashville school attack at a conference that took place in Durham, N.C., on Tuesday afternoon.
He said, ‘It’s truly heartbreaking. And it’s senseless. Those children should still be with us.’
He added, ‘As a nation, we owe these families more than our prayers. We owe them action.’
Besides that, he also went ahead to call out Congress to pass a ban on assault-style weapons like the ones used in Nashville.
He stated, ‘Congress has to act. The majority of the American people think having assault weapons is bizarre.’
My heart breaks for Nashville. We don’t have to live this way. Our kids don’t have to live this way. #EndGunViolence https://t.co/5mTNJDYPTG
— Kevin Bacon (@kevinbacon) March 28, 2023
I echo every bit of this mother’s frustration and concern. We have got to do better. https://t.co/NzFg7fdoaR
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) March 27, 2023
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