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GoFundMe Campaign Set Up For George Floyd Sets Record For Donations

Floyd's tragic death is inspiring many to not open their hearts, but to also open up their wallets and purses. TMZ is reporting that a GoFundMe campaign set up for Floyd a little over a week ago, has set a record by receiving the most number of individual donations a spokesperson told the celebrity gossip site.

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