The family also pledged to continue Virginia’s fight for a change in the law to protect victims of sexual abuse and prevent predators from escaping justice. They vowed to take on her mission “with all our heart and soul”
Virginia Giuffre’s family have shared their plans to create a sweet memorial in honour of the 41-year-old who was tragically found dead at her home on April 25.
Virginia, who alleged that paedophile Jeffrey Epstein trafficked her for sex at the age of 16, made headlines after accusing Prince Andrew, now 65, of sexually abusing her while she was a teenager. He has repeatedly denied the claims and, in 2022, paid Virginia an undisclosed sum in an out-of-court settlement. It’s been reported that the agreement did not admit liability.
It was announced last week that Virginia, who was living in Australia after relocating from the US, had died aged 41. Her family said that she had taken her own life.
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Amanda Roberts, sister-in-law of Virginia Giuffre, has now launched a GoFundMe page and shared thee family plans to create a public memorial for Virginia.
The fundraiser, which was created on Friday , May 2, shows the following message: “First and foremost, thank you for the outpouring of love and support for our beloved Virginia. We know Virginia was not just a bright light to us but to many. The lives she touched, the strength, and the fight she has given us will live with us always.
“Though our family and many are experiencing an immeasurable sense of grief, we know that this will make us stronger— that is what Virginia would have wanted. With that, we think it is imperative that we find a way to leave her mark of legacy. Virginia, through her fight and testimony, was able to amass settlements, but unfortunately, through this tragedy, as many of you may know, funds and estates can take years to settle. While her estate is being settled in Australia, her family in America is dedicated to memorializing and celebrating her spirit.
“It is our intention with this fund that we create a public memorial not just for family but for survivors and supporters from all over to visit and share space with Virginia. She deserves to have a permanent mark in this world that demonstrates her lasting impact.”
The family also pledged to continue Virginia’s fight for a change in the law to protect victims of sexual abuse and prevent predators from escaping justice. They vowed to take on her mission “with all our heart and soul”.
A handwritten letter penned shortly before her death, declaring that her “voice will not be silenced” was recently shared by online by Amanda. The letter reads: “Mothers, Fathers, Sisters, and Brothers need to show the battle lines are drawn, and stand together to fight for the future of victims.” She added: “Is protesting the answer? I don’t know. But we’ve got to start somewhere.”
The fundraiser has, at the time of publication, raised $680 from five generous donations. You can donate by clicking here.
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