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Jerry Richardson donates $100,000 to Charleston murder victims

The tragedy that rocked Charleston, South Carolina three days ago has resonated throughout America. For Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, it prompted a specific act of generosity.

Via Panthers defensive Colin Cole’s Twitter account, Richardson has donated $100,000 to the victims of the mass shooting, with $10,000 to each of the families of the nine murder victims to help defray funeral costs and $10,000 to the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

“Some things are just bigger than football,” Cole wrote. “Thank you Mr. Richardson.”

Anyone interested in making a contribution to the Mother Emanuel Hope Fund can do so by following the instructions here.