Muslims raise over £17,000 for London attack victims, families
All money raised will be used to help the families of those who were killed or injured, covering their “immediate, short-terms needs,” the website says
March 24, 2017
A group of Muslims in the United Kingdom has raised more than £17,000 in order to support victims and families of Wednesday’s London car attack.
Muslims United for London – a community of Londoners – initiated the crowdfunding campaign following the terror incident, which led to four deaths and 40 people being injured, garnering more than £3,000 in an hour.
All money raised will be used to help the families of those who were killed or injured, covering their “immediate, short-terms needs,” the campaign’s website says.
A woman looks at floral tributes laid in Westminster the day after an attack in London, Britain, March 23, 2017. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Muddassar Ahmed, who is leading the call for action, was a witness of the horrific car-ramming episode, “having entered Portcullis house less than 10 minutes from when it occurred. Barricaded in an office for nearly 4 hours while events unfolded outside me, I was shocked to see the injuries and loss of life outside my window,” he said.
Missed the Westminster attack by minutes #parliamentattack pic.twitter.com/9AbvqGnmhl
— Muddassar Ahmed (@unitascomms) March 22, 2017
Speaking to ITV, Ahmed said, “I was in a meeting and suddenly my phone started going off and people started calling me. We looked out of the window and we saw a scene of horror. […] It’s something you hear about, but never expect to experience,” The Telegraph reported.
Ahmed understands that no one can be brought back from death, but hopes to stand in solidarity with those impacted by the attack. He explained, “We hope to lessen their burden in some way as citizens, Londoners, and human beings.”
People light candles at a vigil in Trafalgar Square the day after an attack, in London, Britain March 23, 2017. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
The Londoner also holds the CEO position at Unitas Communications, which aims to build linkages based on trust and eliminate cultural hindrances.
Reached £16k! THANK YOU EVERYONE 4 donating & supporting. Can we reach £20k in next few hours? https://t.co/8WhEpB5fUP #WeStandTogether pic.twitter.com/mwTL1MNh67
— Akeela Ahmed (@AkeelaAhmed) March 23, 2017
As of 1 PM local time, funds gathered under the campaign aggregate to £17,636, and the group has consequently bumped up their goal to £20,000.
