SURFSIDE – Survivors
and family members who lost loved ones in the Surfside condo
collapse were surprised Wednesday with $10,000 checks from a
fund that was raised by other city residents.
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It was an emotional
morning as people affected by the June 24 tragedy at the
Champlain Towers South condominium building received the
checks.
Money was raised by the developer of the nearby Surf Club
Four Seasons and its residents.
“They are giving us a very generous contribution and help,
and that makes us feel that we are not alone,” survivor
Zulia Taub said.
Ninety-eight people were killed in the early-morning
collapse and many others lost their homes.
“I don’t have [anything]. I lost everything,” survivor
Julieta Apflebaum said through tears. She said that while
she lost much more in the collapse, the $10,000 check means
a lot and will help her.
The check distribution was set to continue throughout the
day.
“We’ve been meeting victims all morning long, we’ve been
giving checks out,” Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett said.
“The generosity of this community, including the Surf Club,
has been outstanding.” |
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Money was raised by the developer of the Surf Club
Four Seasons and residents to support the Surfside victims, who
began receiving checks Wednesday.
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Said Steven Schott, who lives at the
Surf Club Four Seasons: “We need to be neighbors helping
neighbors. This is a disaster. This is a tragedy.”
