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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Teen survivor of Vancouver festival attack donates $193K to other victims
[Source] Andy Le, the 16-year-old who lost his entire immediate family in the April 26 vehicle attack during a Filipino cultural festival in Vancouver, is donating half of the funds raised for him to support other victims and their families. Tragedy strikes On April 26, a man drove an SUV into a crowd gathered at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver, killing 11 people and injuring more than two dozen others. Among those killed were Andy's father, Richard Le, 47, stepmother Linh Hoang, 30 and 5-year-old sister Katie. They were attending the festival as a family — but Andy stayed home to finish his homework, a decision that ultimately saved his life. Authorities identified the suspect as 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo, who was arrested and charged with eight counts of second-degree murder, with more charges expected. Police said the attack was deliberate but ruled out terrorism. Lo, who has a history of mental illness, was under the care of Vancouver Coastal Health and on extended leave under the province's Mental Health Act at the time of the incident. Trending on NextShark: A gesture of solidarity The GoFundMe campaign, created by Andy's uncle Toan Le, raised over 542,000 Canadian dollars ($393,600) before being closed on May 6. Initially intended to help cover funeral costs and Andy's future education, the campaign's surplus will now go toward aiding other survivors and victims' families. 'From the bottom of my heart, thank you all so much. I truly appreciate each and every one of you. I know that many other families are hurting too, which is why I'd like to donate $266,000 CAD ($193,100) to other victims from my GoFundMe campaign," Andy said in a video posted to the fundraising page. "I want to continue living with my grandparents, who [have] helped raise me, and truly love me. Thank you all so much for your support." Trending on NextShark: Toan confirmed to CBC Vancouver that they are working to identify appropriate organizations to distribute the funds. He described his nephew as resilient, despite having lost 'his entire life overnight.' Remembering the victims On the GoFundMe page, Toan Le remembered his brother Richard as a devoted father, badminton and tennis coach, and real estate professional. Linh Hoang, Richard's wife and Andy's stepmother, was known for her kindness and gentle spirit. Katie, the youngest victim, was about to graduate from kindergarten and was described as vibrant, joyful and full of life. Trending on NextShark: 'The horrific nature of this crime against the Le family and other victims serves as a painful reminder that, as a society, we must do better,' Toan wrote. 'We hope you cherish your loved ones every single day, as Andy and many others no longer have that chance.' This story is part of The Rebel Yellow Newsletter — a bold weekly newsletter from the creators of NextShark, reclaiming our stories and celebrating Asian American voices. Trending on NextShark: Subscribe free to join the movement. If you love what we're building, consider becoming a paid member — your support helps us grow our team, investigate impactful stories, and uplift our community. Subscribe here now! Trending on NextShark: Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
Toronto Sun
01-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
Family of three, including 5-year-old girl, among victims killed in Lapu Lapu tragedy
Richard Le, 47, and his wife Linh Hoang, 30, along with their daughter Katie, were at the south Vancouver festival when a driver sped through a pedestrian-only area and struck dozens of people on April 26, 2025 just after 8 p.m. Richard Le, 47, and his wife Linh Hoang, 30, along with their daughter Katie, were at the south Vancouver festival when a driver sped through a pedestrian-only area and struck dozens of people on April 26, 2025 just after 8 p.m. Photo by GOFUNDME / HANDOUT A family of three, including a five-year-old girl, are among those killed in the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Richard Le, 47, and his wife Linh Hoang, 30, along with their daughter Katie, were at the south Vancouver festival when a driver sped through a pedestrian-only area and struck dozens of people on April 26, 2025 just after 8 p.m. According to a GoFundMe campaign that has been set up for the family, the couple leave behind a 16-year-old son Andy Le, who was not at the festival 'only because, at the last moment, he decided to stay home to finish his homework instead.' 'Richard Le was a dedicated father, badminton and tennis coach, and real estate professional. He devoted his life to teaching young people the values of sportsmanship and team spirit. He served his community and clients with pride and always went out of his way to help others,' read the GoFundMe. 'His wife, Linh, was known for her kindness and gentle spirit. She had been planning a visit to see her family in Vietnam. Katie, one of the youngest victims, was about to graduate from kindergarten. She was vibrant, joyful, and full of life.' On Wednesday, son Andy shared a video statement via his aunt's Facebook page, thanking everyone for the donations to his GoFundMe. 'I would like to thank everyone who has donated to the GoFundMe campaign, and from the bottom of my heart, thank you all so much. I truly appreciate each and every one of you,' he said. He said he knows other people are hurting too so he pledged to donate $266,000 of the funds to help the other victims. As of Thursday, More than $540,000 had been raised to help Le. Le said he wishes to live with his grandparents who have helped raise him and 'who truly love me.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Andy's Message Posted by Sandy's Obsession on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Toronto & GTA Ontario Editorial Cartoons NFL Travel USA
Metro
29-04-2025
- Metro
First picture of girl, 5, killed after car ramming at music festival
A couple and their five-year-old daughter are among the 11 dead after a car crashed through a festival in Vancouver. Richard Le, 47, his 30-year-old wife, Linh Hoang, and their daughter, Katie, have been identified as some of the victims of Vancouver's Lapu Lapu festival attack on Saturday. Local teacher Kira Salim has also been named as among the dead. Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder. He appeared in court yesterday and court documents seen by Reuters did not show a plea. Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Mark Carney's wife, children, and family life as Canadian election begins MORE: Deep in Canada's wilderness, I got a glimpse into another life MORE: Five-year-old girl among 11 dead after car drove through street festival in Vancouver
CTV News
28-04-2025
- CTV News
Vancouver father, mother and 5-year-old daughter killed in Lapu-Lapu Day festival attack
Richard Le, his wife Linh Hoang, and their five-year-old daughter Katie have been identified as victim's of Saturday Lapu Lapu Day festival attack.
