8 Campaigns Helping Boston Victims and Their Families

After a tragic week in Boston, here's some good news: Online campaigns have raised well over $1 million for victims of the Boston Marathon bombing and shooting at MIT

The strength of online communities had again demonstrated the ability of connected strangers to band together to help those affected by this horrific tragedy

We've rounded up eight online campaigns below. Have you seen any other moving examples? Share them in the comments.

• 1. The One Boston Fund: Created to help those most seriously affected by the bombings, the One Boston Fund was started by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Tom Menino. You can donate online or by mail.

• 2. RYOT's Boston Marathon Victims Fund: RYOT is a social news site that connects readers with actions they can take in response to the news. This fund will go toward victims' medical costs, funeral expenses, physical therapy and counseling.

• 3. Teespring's "Stay Strong Boston" T-Shirts: Nearly 5,000 people have purchased "Stay Strong Boston" shirts from Providenced-based Teespring, which is like a Kickstarter for t-shirts. Teespring is donating the proceeds from sales of this shirt, benefiting the One Fund. Read more...