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Robert Kraft on Boston Marathon Bombing: 'We Are Grieving for the Victims of this Senseless Act'

The Kraft family announced Tuesday they will match $100,000 in donations to support Boston Marathon victim recovery efforts.

In the aftermath of Monday's attacks on the Boston Marathon, the Kraft family has announced plans to make donations to assist in the victims' recovery from the tragic event by matching up to $100,000 raised.

The New England Patriots and New England Revolution Charitable Foundations will collect donations online, with funds earmarked to assist with victim recovery. Donations can be made at Patriots.com/donate or RevolutionSoccer.net/donate (please note “Boston Marathon” in field provided).

The Kraft family will match the first $100,000 in those donations.
 
“We are grieving for the victims of this senseless act,” said Patriots and Revolution owner Robert Kraft. “It is not lost on us that this tragedy occurred on Patriots Day, at an event where our own staff and their families were participating, and where thousands of runners were raising money for charities with which we are associated either through our Foundation, our alumni or our friends. Our focus is on helping those in need and beginning the healing process. We hope by matching donations we will encourage more people to give.”
 
Thirty-four members of the Patriots Charitable Foundation marathon team, including Foxborough resident Mark Briggs, Patriots and Revolution staff and their families, participated in the Boston Marathon Monday, which was halted when two explosions near the finish line resulted in at least three deaths and over 170 injuries.

The 2013 Patriots Charitable Foundation marathon team broke charitable fundraising records, raising more than $248,000 to support the Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards program.

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