Olivia Culpo Shares Heartbreaking Photo Of Girl Who Lost 3 Family Members In Kobe Bryant Crash
By Mike Walters on February 3, 2020 at 8:29 AM EST
Olivia Culpo is asking her fans to help the young lady who lost three family members in Kobe Bryant's deadly helicopter crash, and the supermodel included a heartbreaking photo of the two of them spending a moment together.
Culpo posted the message on Instagram to her 4.5 Million followers, asking for help donating to the families who lost loved ones in the tragic accident. Along with the message, Olivia included a photo she took with Lexi Altobelli who lost her mom, dad, and little sister in the accident.
"A week ago today Lexi’s entire life changed forever when her mom, dad, and little sister died in the tragic helicopter crash alongside Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, Christina Mauser, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester, and Ara Zobayan. Please see the link in my bio to help in any way," she began.
She continued, "The funds collected are being used for funeral costs, Lexi’s future education, as well as other general living costs. No amount is too small, and even the smallest amount symbolizes your support and love for a family who really needs it right now."
"If you can’t donate, please hold Lexi and her brother and all of the other families involved in this tragedy in your heart ❤️? I can’t imagine what could possibly ease their pain at this time, but I know thoughts and prayers can go a long way," Culpo posted.
Lexi Altobelli responded to Olivia's heartbreaking post with two heart emojis.
Fans posted messages in the comment section for the photo in support of Lexi. "Praying for this sweet girl, her brother and their family," one message read.
"This is so kind of you! ❤️? Praying for her & her family," another added.
"Beautiful post and share. A precious reminder of life, love, and FAMILY. God bless this family. So sweet of you to use your platform to do this for her and her brother."
Lexi's father John Altobelli was a legendary college baseball coach who was on board Kobe's helicopter with his wife and daughter, who played with Gigi in the youth basketball league.
GoFundMe
She included a link to a GoFundMe page where you can donate to the families.
The page set up by the Boston Red Sox, where her one surviving brother works as a scout, reads, "As many of you have read by now, a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020 in Calabasas, CA has claimed the lives of nine people. John, Keri and Alyssa Altobelli were among the nine victims. Most devastating to our Red Sox family, John, Keri, and Alyssa were the father, stepmother and younger sister of one of our scouts, J.J. Altobelli."
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It continues, "As J.J. and his sister Lexi cope with the immense sadness stemming from this accident, we want to rally to raise money for them. Ensuring that J.J. and Lexi don’t have to worry about financial insecurity moving forward is the least we can do. While the Red Sox and its Foundation will be providing financial and emotional support, we understand that opening this up to the public can provide the Altobelli Family with the most security moving forward. These funds will help J.J. and Lexi as they are faced with funeral costs, Lexi’s future education, as well as other general living costs. Please join us in contributing – no amount is too small."
At the time of publishing the page had raised, $281,308.
Click To Donate.....HERE.
