Following an emotional interview with KSTP last week, a GoFundMe account was created for a disabled Minneapolis woman named Stephanie Wilford, after she described how recent riots and looting, related to the death of George Floyd, have upended her life. Fox News later reached out to the account organizer to ask how the relief effort got started.
's death have upended her life, led a neighbor she'd never met and strangers from around the country to reach into their hearts - and wallets to help.
"After that tweet, I received a lot of replies and DM's from folks across the country wanting to support Stephanie. Patience has never been my strong suit. So, after a few hours, I decided to reach out to Stephanie directly to get permission to start a GoFundMe."Wilford's interview made headlines last week when she tearfully chastised looters, rioters and agitators, claiming that her livelihood had been destroyed for nothing.
Wilford continued, "Last night, I'm going to be honest, I wish I was where George was -- because this is ridiculous. These people are tearing up my livelihood."
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