Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund                                       April 16, 2007, will be remembered as one of the darkest days in the history of the Virginia Tech community and the world beyond. To remember and honor the victims of those tragic events, the university has established the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund to aid in the healing process. The fund will be used to cover expenses including but not limited to: Assistance to victims and their families Grief counseling Memorials Communication expenses Comfort expenses Funds in honor or memory of the victims In addition to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund, you may also contribute to the Hokie Spirit Scholarship Fund to support students university-wide, or to specific funds in the name of each of the victims. See a list of funds that have been established in victims' names. Final criteria for these funds will be dependent upon approval by each family. In the wake of this tragedy, we are confident that Hokie Spirit will only grow stronger and more resilient. We thank you for your continued support. If you plan to give, please click the "Give Now" button below, and when filling out the "Gift Information" section, please choose "Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund" from the drop-down menu. Due to the unusually large volume of traffic to our website, you may experience delays or other difficulties. We apologize, and encourage you to keep trying. If you would like to mail a check, make it out to "Virginia Tech Foundation Inc.," designate your gift for the "Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund" on the memo line, and send it to: Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund University Development (0336) Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061 For more information, please call 1-800-533-1144.