Millions of dollars have been raised to support the family of Charlie Kirk after his death last week.
The conservative activist was shot and killed during a speaking event at Utah Valley University last Wednesday. The 31-year-old was the founder of Turning Point USA, a right-wing nonprofit that promotes traditional values, limited government, and free markets.
A suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was arrested for the shooting two days after the incident, following a nationwide manhunt, and he’s facing the death penalty. Kirk leaves behind two children with his wife, Erika Kirk, who has been sharing her grief publicly on her social media.
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The widow vowed to take up her husband’s political efforts, saying Friday that “the movement my husband built will not die. It won’t, I refuse to let that happen.”
Turning Point USA posted on Facebook on Sunday the ways people can support the family during this difficult time. There are several donation pages set up, and the organization said people can support by shopping for Turning Point USA merchandise.
Donation pages for Kirk family
Thousands of people have donated to Erika and her children through two separate donation pages. One page on GiveSendGo is called the “Official Support Page” for the Kirk family, and it’s already raised $1.9 million.
The page says, “Charlie left much more than a memory, legacy, and mission behind. His wife Erika and his two beautiful children remain with us. As we carry forward Charlie’s work, we also carry the responsibility of supporting, loving, and praying for his family.”
It also notes that anyone who wishes to donate more than $100,000 can email donate@charliekirk.com.
There’s another page on GiveSendGo raising money for Kirk’s family from ALP, a nicotine pouch brand co-owned by Tucker Carlson Network and Turning Point brands. It has a goal of raising $6 million, having raised $4.9 million so far.
Turning Point USA merch
The organization is also selling T-shirts and more in memory of Charlie. One features Erika and Charlie holding their children’s hands, but Charlie has a halo over his head.
Another notes, “This is our Turning Point,” with the date of Charlie’s death. Both are selling for $35.
One shirt has been circulating on social media. It is just a plain white shirt that says “Freedom.” It’s the shirt Charlie was wearing when he was killed last Wednesday, though it’s unclear where the shirt originally came from.
Hours after his death, sellers on Etsy, TikTok and more began making the design for people to buy, but the shirt wasn’t officially sold by any organization related to Charlie. Now, it’s available for purchase on his personal website, while not sold through Turning Point USA’s store yet.