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Fundraisers, Vigils Held For MA Victims Of D.C. Plane Collision

There are several ongoing fundraisers for families of the victims of the D.C. plane collision, and many states and cities have held vigils.

MASSACHUSETTS - The Skating Club of Boston lost six members last week when a passenger plane collided with a military helicopter. Multiple online fundraisers are available to the public to support the families, and vigils have been held across the country in their memories.

Jinna and Jin Han, Spencer and Christine Lane, Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova were the members who tragically lost their lives.

For fundraisers, the following are currently accepting donations:

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Several vigils have been held across the U.S. in memory of the victims. The Skating Club of Boston has not confirmed whether they will hold such an event. Colorado Springs, Nantucket, New Jersey and Connecticut are some states and areas that have held such memorials.

This article will continue to be updated with additional links or information as more details become available.

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