Loved ones of victims injured in fireworks explosion seek help in long roads to recovery
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Loved ones of some of the victims who were severely injured in a tragic fireworks explosion at a New Year’s Eve celebration in Aliamanu are asking for help as they fight for their lives.
Authorities said a fireworks “cake” with roughly 50 illegal aerial rockets in it tipped over and fired into a carport that set off more fireworks inside.
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Three women were killed. Many others had critical injuries with burns over much of their bodies.
As loved ones begin to share more details about the victims, Hawaii News Now will continue to update this story and provide more information on how the public can help support them.
Abbey
Family members said Abbey sustained severe injuries and burns beyond recognition.
Abbey’s body is nearly 70% burned, family said, and was transferred to a burn facility in Arizona.
Click here to donate to Abbey’s GoFundMe page.
Tommy
Loved ones said Tommy also suffered severe injuries and burns beyond recognition. His body was more than 60% burned.
He was among those transferred to the burn facility in Arizona, family said.
Click here to donate to Tommy’s GoFundMe page.
Melissa and Kevin
Family members identified two of the victims who were injured as Melissa and Kevin.
They said both were among those flown to Arizona for treatment.
Kevin sustained “grave” injuries and is currently hospitalized. However, Melissa will need to be flown to the
Melissa and Kevin have a 3-month-old son, who is being taken care of by family members.
Donations will go to Melissa’s mother to support the couple’s son as well as medical expenses.
Click here for their GoFundMe page.
Charmaine Benigno
Another victim, Charmaine Benigno, a mother of two young boys, was also severely injured in the explosion.
Her family said she will require extensive medical care.
All donations will go to her boyfriend, Jacob, to support their sons and her medical expenses once she returns home.
Sammi Feliciano
Sammi Feliciano was one of the six survivors who were flown to Arizona, according to his family. His loved ones said he sustained burns over 72% of his body and faces “a long and challenging road to recovery.”
The family said all donations will go toward his medical expenses.
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