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CBC
01-05-2025
- CBC
Teen whose family was killed at Vancouver Lapu-Lapu Day festival thanks donors, gives back
Social Sharing A teenager who lost his family after an SUV drove through a crowd at a Vancouver festival is thanking those who donated to a fundraising campaign and says he'll give about half of the proceeds to other victims. In a video statement on social media, 16-year-old Andy Le says he wants to thank those who donated to the GoFundMe campaign from the bottom of his heart. His father, Richard Le, stepmother Linh Hoang and his five-year-old sister Katie Le were killed along with eight others when an SUV raced down a street lined with food trucks. Le's fundraising campaign raised more than $542,000, and he'll donate $266,000 to the other victims, saying "he knows that other families are hurting too." WATCH | Andy Le thanks donors in heartfelt message following Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy: Surviving son of family killed in Lapu Lapu festival tragedy thanks community 3 hours ago Duration 1:39 Surviving son of family killed in Lapu Lapu festival tragedy thanks community GoFundMe says in a statement that more than $2 million has been raised in separate campaigns to support those affected by the festival tragedy. A 30-year-old, Adam Kai-Ji Lo, faces eight counts of second-degree murder, although police have said more charges may come as their investigation continues.
Winnipeg Free Press
01-05-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
Teen whose family was killed at festival thanks donors, gives back
VANCOUVER – A teenager who lost his family in a ramming attack at a Vancouver festival is thanking those who donated to a fundraising campaign and says he'll give about half of the proceeds to other victims. In a video statement on social media, 16-year-old Andy Le says he wants to thank those who donated to the GoFundMe campaign from the bottom of his heart. His father, Richard Le, stepmother Linh Hoang and his five-year-old sister Katie Le were killed along with eight others when an SUV raced down a street lined with food trucks. Le's fundraising campaign raised more than $542,000, and he'll donate $266,000 to the other victims, saying 'he knows that other families are hurting too.' GoFundMe says in a statement that more than $2 million has been raised in separate campaigns to support those affected by the festival tragedy. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. A 30-year-old Adam Kai-Ji Lo faces eight counts of second-degree murder, although police have said more charges may come as their investigation continues. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 1, 2025.
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
Vancouver Sun
01-05-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Family of three, including 5-year-old girl, among victims killed in Lapu Lapu tragedy
Article content A family of three, including a five-year-old girl, are among those killed in the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy. Article content Article content 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. Article content 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.' Article content Article content '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. Article content Article content '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.' Article content '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. Article content He said he knows other people are hurting too so he pledged to donate $266,000 of the funds to help the other victims. Article content Andy's Message Posted by Sandy's Obsession on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Article content
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
A 'joyful' pre-schooler and her parents among victims of Vancouver attack
Victims of the car attack that left 11 people dead at a festival in Vancouver, Canada, on Saturday have not yet been named by police, but they are now being identified online by family and colleagues. The victims, nine females and two males, range in age from a five-year-old girl to a 65-year-old man. More than two dozen other people were injured, according to police. Up to 100,000 revellers were celebrating the Lapu-Lapu festival in Canada's largest west coast city when the attack occurred. A 30-year-old man has been arrested and is facing multiple murder charges. Officials have not yet released a motive, but say the case is not being treated as terrorism. Seven victims in hospital were in a critical condition, according to Vancouver police spokesman Sgt Steve Addison. Three others were in a serious condition. Here's what we know about some of those who have been identified in social media posts and on fundraising pages by family and colleagues. Katie Le, five, was the youngest person to die in the attack. She was killed along with her father, Richard Le, 47, and mother Linh Hoang, 30. Her 16-year-old brother, who stayed home from the festival to do homework, is the family's sole survivor, a relative wrote on a GoFundMe page. "This event was meant to be a joyful community gathering, celebrating unity and the strength of a connected people," wrote Richard Le's brother, Toan Le. Katie was about to graduate from kindergarten, and was "vibrant, joyful, and full of life". Toan Le remembered his brother Richard Le as "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," he wrote. Linh Hoang "was known for her kindness and gentle spirit", and had recently been planning a trip to visit family in Vietnam. Toan Le told CTV News the 16-year-old survivor was still in shock. "He's still trying to absorb the situation, and I don't think he is fully comprehending what has happened," he said, adding that the boy was in the care of family. Kira Salim, a teacher and counsellor at Fraser River Middle School and New Westminster Secondary School, was among those killed. "Kira was a valued member of our community whose wisdom and care for our middle and secondary school students had a powerful impact," school officials Maya Russell and Mark Davidson wrote in a statement. "The loss of our friend and colleague has left us all shocked and heartbroken," they added. "We recognize Kira's passing may be difficult to process," the school district's statement said. "We are a small but mighty community. This is one of the qualities of New Westminster that Kira loved the most," they wrote. Salim is described in a LinkedIn page as a mental health provider and educator. "My personal mission is facilitating and guiding youth and marginalized communities to thrive in their lives while creating a diverse and equitable environment that uplifts different strengths and personalities while providing customized and innovative solutions to support patients," Salim wrote. Salim wrote in a post that it "is a dream come true" after taking a job at Frazer River Middle School nine months ago. New West Pride, an LGBT advocacy group, memorialised Salim with a photo. "They were an epic drag king, a wonderful exuberant contributer [sic] to our local community, volunteer, activist, local educator, mental health worker," the group wrote. "Kira will be deeply missed." Girl, 5, among Vancouver dead as suspect charged What we know about the Vancouver car ramming attack Sorrow and fury among Vancouver's Filipinos after attack on festival
