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List of charity events, fundraisers held for families of Virginia Beach mass shooting victims

Posted at 1:46 PM, Jun 05, 2019
and last updated 2019-06-05 13:48:40-04

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - Businesses, restaurants, and various organizations across the area have put together charity events in honor of the dozen victims of the Virginia Beach mass shooting.

Below is a list of different events you can attend in the area to help benefit those affected by this tragedy.

Faces of the Virginia Beach mass shooting

June 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

#VBStrong Charity Car Show will be held at the Landstown Commons Shopping Center in Virginia Beach. A variety of cars will be on hand for the event, plus you will get the chance to help those impacted most by the May 31 shooting. Learn more about the car show here.

June 29, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Cocomo Joes, a restaurant located at 404 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, is holding a raffle fundraiser! All the proceeds from the raffles will be donated to the the United Way Tragedy Fund for Virginia Beach. For more information, email VirginiaBeachStrong757@gmail.com.

June 30, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. - New Realm Brewing is hosting a music festival that will benefit the families affected by the mass shooting. There will be a $10 entry fee for the event. Further details will be released soon, according to the event page. All of the proceeds will go to the twelve families of the victims. Click here to see the festival's line-up.

June 30, 11-11:30 a.m. check-in, 12 p.m. bowling starts - Local youth bowlers and their families will hold a bowling tournament to give back to those affected by the shooting. The tournament will be held at AMF Lynnhaven Lanes at 2601 Lishelle Place in Virginia Beach. The cost is $25 per person. For questions, please contact the bowling alley.

For a list of vigils and memorial events in honor of the victims of the Virginia Beach mass shooting,click here.

If you know of any events that are benefiting those affected by the mass shooting, email TakingAction@wtkr.com and let us know!

Click here for our full coverage on the Virginia Beach mass shooting.