AUSTIN, Texas — In the wake of the Austin bombings, all are healing emotionally, however, arguably, the ones hurting the most, are those that were victims and their families.

Two were killed and four injured in the series of attacks, and the impact that is having, both physically and mentally, must be unimaginable. 

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If you're looking for a way to help, if even a little, here are the fundraising accounts that we know of.

HELPING VICTIMS & THEIR FAMILIES/FIRST RESPONDERS

Anthony Stephan House

House, the first victim of an Austin package bomb, died on March 2, 2018. He leaves behind an 8-year-old daughter. A GoFundMe campaign* is raising funds for House’s family and funeral costs incurred.

Draylen Mason

Mason, a 17-year-old student and musicial prodigy, was killed when he incepted the second package bomb on March 12. A YouCaring page is set up help the family of Draylen Mason, the 17-year-old who died in the second bombing incident. His mother was also injured in the blast.

Esperanza (Hope) Herrera

Herrera, a 75-year-old woman, was seriously injured and is still in the hospital after she too, on the same day as Draylen Mason, picked up a package bomb on her front porch. Her family has set up a GoFundMe to assist with medical expenses. 

Colton Mathes 

On the evening of March 18, 2018, Colton and his friend (unidentified at this time) were the fourth victims of the Austin serial bomber. The two activated a homemade bomb attached to a trip wire laid across a quiet sidewalk in a southwest Austin neighborhood. His family has set up a GoFundMe to help with expenses. 

According to his father, who set up the page, he was rushed to St. David’s Hospital with severe injuries to both legs and feet and underwent immediate surgery to remove the shrapnel. 

Currently, he is wheelchair bound for an extended period of time while he recovers in a rehabilitation hospital in south Austin from nerve damage, multiple deep lacerations and burn wounds.

First Responders

For those interested in donating to local first responders, you can make a donation to the Austin Police Association online.

*Gofundme and YouCaring sites are not managed by Spectrum News. For more information on how the site works and the rules, visit gofundme.com/safety or youcaring.com/c/terms-of-service.

If you know of donation information or a fundraising website for any of the other victims, please direct the information to the Spectrum News desk so that we can get it added. Email to txnewsdesk@charter.com.