People donated over $100,000 to Magnus White memorial fund after rider's tragic death
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Magnus White died on Saturday after being struck by a driver during one his final training rides for the UCI Glasgow Road World Championships, where he was due to ride in the mountain bike events.
Christine Lipson, the mother of one of Magnus’s teammates, created the GoFundMe page with the permission of the White family. "Magnus was taken from us while doing what he loved most, riding his bike. Magnus’s family is strong, but support from their community will go a long way to give them time to grieve," she wrote on the GoFundMe page.
"Magnus leaves behind his parents Jill and Michael and his brother Eero and countless friends worldwide. The family will use any contributions as needed for support of moving through this tragic period and to honor his legacy."
More than 1,100 donations have so far been made, collecting more than $110,000, with people remembering Magnus White and offering their condolences with emotional messages.
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