How you can help the families of Stoneman Douglas shooting

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School’s website says they have received such an overwhelming amount of mail and response for their request of banners that they ask the public not to send anymore at this time.

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School’s website says they have received such an overwhelming amounthas suggested ways the public can help their school and staff to heal:

In lieu of gifts and individual notes, the school requests you send a laminated banner with your positive message to be displayed on campus for the staff, students and community. Drop-off locations are the Parkland Library, 6620 N. University Drive and the guard gate at Watercrest, 8401 Watercrest Circle, Parkland.

Make a donation to their official GoFundMe page, GoFundMe.com/stonemandouglasvictimsfund.

If you would like to make an in-kind donation, please contact Lori Sessions at lori.sessions@browardschools.com

Since so many people from around the world have extended offers of support since Feb. 14, Broward County Public Schools set up an online form for those who would like to offer further support services or in-kind donations to MSD. Go to browardschools.com/wesupport.

Donate by mail. Make checks payable to Broward Education Foundation and write in the memo section “Stoneman Douglas Fund.” The foundation’s address is 600 SE Third Ave., First Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.

Care Packages for MSD Students:. Island Water Sports wants to provide a backpack for every student filled with practical items. If you want to contribute backpacks or Starbucks cards of between $5-$10, contact toni@islandwatersports.com. Drop off items at Island Water Sports, 1985 NE Second St., Deerfield Beach. Call 954-427-4929.

Skate night donations: Skate nights are planned to get students out and talking. Push for Good, Island Water Sports, Vans and Boards for Bros will host the first event on Thursday, March 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Tamarac Skatepark, 9901 NW 77 St., Tamarac.

Donate art supplies like markers and spray paint, hot dogs, hamburgers, buns, condiments, drinks and volunteers to help. Email toni@islandwatersports.com.

Blood and school supplies drive. Caribbean fusion restaurant Tropical Krave will partner with local blood collection organization OneBlood on Sunday, March 4 from noon-5 p.m. at 222 Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale-by-theSea Those who cannot donate blood are encouraged to donate school supplies because many MSD students lost their belongings. Needed are backpacks, binders, phone chargers and earphones. Contributors 21 and older will receive a complimentary craft beer, and underage donors will receive a milkshake. Blood donors receive a free movie ticket courtesy of One Blood and Fandango. OneBlood will provide refreshments for donors. Patrons will receive 10 percent off of their entire check at the restaurant drive. Find out more on Facebook.

Buy a T-shirt. The Parkland PTA/PTO has organized a fundraiser selling T-shirts online. Proceeds will go to the victims' families, first responders and the Stoneman Douglas High School Memorial Fund. Call 833-472-7552.

Send students to Washington . A GoFundMe account has been set up for Marjory Stoneman Douglas students to fly to the nation’s capital to speak with the Senate about having a hearing on gun control.

Give from the heart. The Broward Health Foundation is looking to benefit individuals and families affected by the shooting. The nonprofit fundraising arm of Broward Health is launching a public version of its "Give from the Heart" campaign and reaching out to current contributors to the foundation and its community partners. All money raised will be combined with the results of an employee giving campaign. To contribute, contact the Broward Health Foundation at 954-712-3980 or visit www.browardhealthfoundation.org and click on the “donate” tab on the homepage.

Concert for Douglas. A benefit hosted by Spanish River Christian School at Spanish River Church at 2400 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. This is in partnership with Mayor Susan Haynie and the City of Boca Raton.Performances by the Young Artists of South Florida, choral groups from Spanish River Community High School, Boca Raton Community High School and Westminster Academy on Saturday, March 10 from 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance for general admission; $30 for VIP seating; and $20 at the door. Visit spanishriver.com/concert to purchase tickets.

Walk for Solidarity. Students and teachers from South Florida schools will walk hand-inhand from North Community Park, 5601 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, on Saturday, March 10 from 3-5 p.m. to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in a show of solidarity for the victims of the attack on MSD and an outcry for change. Teachers, students and parents are encouraged to wear their own school’s uniform or colors to show the unity across student communities throughout the area and to let the country know that not only MSD students, but students and teachers across the nation, are demanding school safety. This event was organized by several Stoneman Douglas students and students from other schools in Broward and West Palm Beach counties. There will be speakers following completion of the walk.

Eat for cause. The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School track and field team plans to have a School Spirit Tastes Great Fundraiser for the team and to honor athletic directors Chris Hixon and Aaron Feis. It will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, March 18 at Chipotle Mexican Grill, 4600 N. University Drive, Coral Springs. Call 954-326-6678.

Walk for a cause. The Bobby Resciniti Healing Hearts Foundation offers free help to parents during the who suffer the loss of a child, siblings and other types of losses. The Foundation plans a Healing Hearts Angel Walk on Sunday, April 22 at Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road in Deerfield. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the walk at 1 p.m.

Benefit concert. AEG Presents, in partnership with Entercom Radio Group and the city of Pompano Beach, will host “#ParklandStrong, A Benefit for the Victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas School Shooting” on Wednesday, May 16 at The Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1806 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach. All of the proceeds — including ticket sales, concessions, merchandise and sponsorships — will be donated to the official Broward Education Foundation Stoneman Douglas Fund. The concert will feature New Found Glory; Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional and Ryan Key. Cost is $25. VIP tickets in the first three rows are $100 minimum auction and go on sale to the general public on Monday March 5 at 10 a.m. Purchase at pbamp.com and axs.com.

In memory of Jaime Guttenberg. An organization is being formed by the family called Orange Ribbons for Jaime that will address school safety issues. The funds raised via GoFundMe.com will help in that effort.

Nicholas Paul Dworet official donation page. The family has set up a donation page through Serenity Memorial Chapels for TS Aquatics, which is starting a foundation in Nicholas’ name called “Swim For Nick” #Swim4Nick. He was captain of his high school’s swim team.

Here are some of the top-generating campaigns that GoFundMe.com has vetted and added to its Stoneman Douglas High School hub page.

Stoneman Douglas Victims' Fund, victims and families.

In Honor of Our Aaron Feis.

Alex Schachter Scholarship Fund, creating music scholarships and increased security at school.

Meadow Pollack Memorial Fund, for funeral arrangements and long-term counseling for Meadow’s mom.

Support for Missy and Maddy, Missy Cantrell Wilford, to assist with care for her daughter Maddy, who is recovering from her gunshot injuries.

Brother’s Funeral Martin family of Martin Duque.

Alyssa’s Memorial Fund, benefiting Alyssa Aldaheff.

For the Hixons, benefiting director Chris Hixon.

Joaquin Oliver, benefiting Oliver.

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