GoFundMe Page for Fallen Green Beret Wanted to Raise $15K. America’s Response is Incredible.

When Staff Sgt. Mark De Alencar was killed in Afghanistan earlier this month, much of the nation was surprised by the loss. He was the first American killed in Afghanistan this year. To help cover the expenses for his family, a friend set up a GoFundMe account. The goal was to raise $15,000. The actual response has been much better than expected.

The GoFundMe page, which has only been active for a couple of days, has raised more than they expected. The page has raised close to $300,000 for the family.

Staff Sgt. Mark De Alencar was working with Afghan troops when he was shot. He was 37. He left behind a wife and five kids. Nikki Damron set up the GoFundMe page. She and her husband were friends with De Alencar and his wife.

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