Donate to the James Kim Memorial Fund this holiday season

We know how devastated many of you were to hear of the untimely and tragic death of James Kim. The outpouring of support we witnessed in the days following was totally unprecedented and overwhelming, and the first thing people wanted to know was how they could help the Kim family. We've finally gotten confirmation that the fund set up by Kim friends and family at jamesandkati.com is official and, as far as we know, sanctioned by Eva Kim (James's sister) and Kati Kim. So please, if you have anything to give to the Kim family, don't hesitate to hit up their PayPal on the link below. For more info about how you can help out the Kim family, please be sure to visit jamesandkati.com.

Donate to the James Kim Memorial Fund

In unrelated but similarly wrenching circumstances, earlier this year our own Randall Bennett's brother, Ryan Bennett, father of four, died in a horrific car accident. Many may be familiar with Ryan's work with MMA Weekly. It's been a hard year for the Kim and Bennett families, and we here at greatly Engadget appreciate any help you can give to the Kims or the Bennett's.

Donate to the Ryan Bennett Memorial Fund

Thanks so much and happy holidays everybody, from our gadget obsessed family to yours.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 20th 2006 7:04PM]

How so?

[JonnyK429 Posted Dec 20th 2006 7:42PM]

You won't receive much support here, but I do agree with you. BTW the red minus icon lets everyone know you rated that this comment wasn't favorable to you.

Also to add to Jake, don't forget that he made alot more money then we do. Instead he should have given you money when you parents died or other family member.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 20th 2006 6:55PM]

I didn't give a lot, but I gave as much as I could. Hopefully if everyone has this attitude, we can pull together a large enough amount.

May peace be with them.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 20th 2006 7:07PM]

there shouldn't be an and in "ultimately and tragic death"

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 20th 2006 7:32PM]

wow, how did people turn from super-supportive, to really nasty? In situations like these, you are free to donate anywhere you want, but by the same token, you can criticize ANYONE who asks for donations, even cancer research is debatable, and there are always causes for people who are worse off.

If you don't have anything positive to say in a post like this, just go elsewhere, posting something negative and especially telling someone to donate elsewhere is just rude, in addition to not making any sense.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 20th 2006 7:36PM]

Let me tell some of you something. You could either give or don't give or else STFU! Some of you talking so bravely since this tragic death doesn't involve someone close to you. If it was, I don't think anyone of you would comment in such an ignorant fashion.

[ryan Posted Dec 20th 2006 7:40PM]

Sorry, due to some peoples' totally insensitive comments I'm closing this thread. Ryan Bennett is the older brother of an Engadget staff member, and James kim is a family friend and colleague -- no one's forcing anyone to donate, we're merely showing you how, if you so desire.

[Spiderman00 Posted Dec 20th 2006 7:44PM]

While I have nothing but great sympathy for the family....Im pretty sure he had a nice little account saved up. I hardly think the family is going to be homeless any time soon.