Over $5M in donations flowed in after the Lapu-Lapu Day attack. Here’s where it went

Stuffed toys and flowers adorn a table at an anniversary memorial for car-ramming victims at a Filipino festival in Vancouver.

Several charities and 29 GoFundMe campaigns raised more than $5.5 million for those affected by the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival attack. As some survivors criticize a lack of consultation and ongoing support, one charity expert says direct cash transfers to victims is a proven strategy to maximize impact after a tragedy.