BREAKING: Boston Bruins Captain Patrice Bergeron Donates \$750,000 to Support Charlie Kirk’s Family
The sports world continues to rally around the devastating loss of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was tragically assassinated during a community event earlier this week. Tributes have poured in from across politics, sports, and entertainment, but the heartfelt donation from Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron has made a significant impact.
Bergeron has pledged a generous \$750,000 to support Kirk’s wife, Erika, and their two young daughters.
According to sources close to the team, the donation has been divided into two parts:
👉 \$375,000 for public murals and floral memorials in Boston and Charlotte, honoring Kirk’s life and legacy.
👉 \$375,000 placed into a trust fund to ensure the girls’ education and future stability.
In a statement, Bergeron said: “This is bigger than hockey. It’s about standing together as a community and supporting a family in need. Erika and her daughters should know they are surrounded by love and support during this heartbreaking time.”
The donation comes as sports teams across the globe prepare to hold moments of silence in Kirk’s memory, with talks underway about establishing a legacy fund to secure his children’s long-term future.
A Bruins teammate privately shared: “Patrice has always been a leader on and off the ice. This time, he’s showing us what leadership truly looks like.”
BREAKING: Buffalo Sabres Captain Tage Thompson Donates $750,000 to Support Charlie Kirk’s Family
The sports world continues to rally around the devastating loss of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was tragically assassinated during a community event earlier this week. Tributes have poured in from across politics, sports, and entertainment, but the heartfelt donation from Buffalo Sabres captain Tage Thompson has made a significant impact.
Thompson has pledged a generous $750,000 to support Kirk’s wife, Erika, and their two young daughters.
According to sources close to the team, the donation has been divided into two parts:
👉 $375,000 for public murals and floral memorials in Buffalo and Charlotte, honoring Kirk’s life and legacy.
👉 $375,000 placed into a trust fund to ensure the girls’ education and future stability.
In a statement, Thompson said: “This is bigger than hockey. It’s about standing together as a community and supporting a family in need. Erika and her daughters should know they are surrounded by love and support during this heartbreaking time.”
The donation comes as sports teams across the globe prepare to hold moments of silence in Kirk’s memory, with talks underway about establishing a legacy fund to secure his children’s long-term future.
A Sabres teammate privately shared: “Tage has always been a leader on and off the ice. This time, he’s showing us what leadership truly looks like.”
