Colorado University raises over $55,000 for bereaved Omogbo family

Friends of the Omogbo family have rallied in support of the family raising over 55k in less than 24 hours.

Following the death of four members of the family in a fire incident at their family house in Prince George County, Tuesday morning, the University of Colorado set up a fund to help support the family.

The gofundme account went live, Wednesday, with the initial goal of raising $10,000 for the family, but in less than 24hrs donations have exceeded 55k.

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Emmanuel Omogbo whose parents and 2-year-old niece and nephew died in the incident is a member of the university’s men’s basketball team.

“There are no words to describe how it felt to hear this terrible news earlier today. They were a beautiful family that I enjoyed getting to know,” team coach, Larry Eustachy said.

“The entire Colorado State men’s basketball team, athletic program and university will be there to support and help Emmanuel in any way we can through this incredibly tough time in his life,” he added..