US Figure Skating DC has launched funds to support the families of the victims of the victims

The US Figure Skating Organization is directly influential by the recent American Airlines aircraft accident.

“On January 26, 2021, our US Figure Skating family faced an unimaginable loss when several members of our community – athletes, coaches and family members were surrounded by flight 5342, which tragically collided with a helicopter in Washington, DC.” Read the details of a website. “These people were returning home from the National Development camp on the Witty of Kansas, a place where young skaters take their next step towards their dreams.”

The statement further added, “We have kept the loved ones in our hearts closely by this loss and the victims. In response, we have established the US Figure Skating Family Support Fund to provide financial support to skating families directly affected by the tragedy. “

The US Figure skating joined the force with the mediator Global Impact to collect grants for the families of non -profit victims.

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Former Olympic iceberg choreographer Alex Shibutani On Saturday, February 7, he shared the link of the fund via his Instagram stories, “Please be sensitive and respectful of the privacy of the victims directly. If you or someone you know requires assistance and assistance, please call or text the helpline of Samsa disaster accident ”

The news broke on Wednesday, January 26, that a commercial American airline traveled from Wichita in Kansas collided with a military helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River outside Washington, all 67 people involved in the accident died after influence.

The American Airlines plane had four crew members and 60 passengers, many of whom were young figure skater. According to the skating organization, they were among the three participants of their Wichita training development camp earlier this month.

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“It's out of the skating community. Many people see the loss of these tragedies and these bright young skaters who have given us life in a sport. “Olympian Scott Hamilton Says Today Do shows on Friday, January 31. “To take their lives … just destructive (and) shocked. It just gives no money.”

He also said, “This is where the community is gathered. It is a very tight-knit, very close, very great, careful, helpful community. We are not unfamiliar for tragedy, but it's just out of destruction ”

Two of the victims were the Olympic Gold Medal of the year. Evzenia And Vadim NaomovWho worked as a skating coach.

“I have seen them many times over the years, but what I have heard about them is probably a little tough, but with a smile on their faces,” Nancy KeriganWho also participated in the 1994 Games, remembered earlier this week. “Anytime I walked (in a room), it was, 'Oh, hi, it was great to see you,' and (they were) welcomed to see each other and were happy. (Boston Rink's skating club) to go and see it No, I think that it would be very strange for someone to come here day and day “”

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