The Association Sénégalaise des États‑Unis – (ASECO), together with Sopey Nabi Columbus has launched a fundraising goal of $15,000 on GoFundMe platform to help the family of Dieye that lost three members in a house fire on the far east side of Columbus, Reynoldsburg, Ohio on Tuesday.    

“Three lives were tragically lost, and two others — including a young child — are hospitalized and fighting for their recovery,” according to the Association Sénégalaise des États‑Unis.

It said on the GoFundMe appeal that “the Dieye family has suffered a devastating house fire that took three lives and left others fighting for recovery. Your support can make a real difference in helping them rebuild their lives.

Please consider donating or sharing this campaign to show your compassion during this difficult time. Thank you for your kindness. https://gofund.me/7c81b1b28.”

ABC 6 reported that “Firefighters were called to the home on Freedom Trail just after 2 a.m. on a report of a fire. Investigators said three adults — two men and one woman — died at the scene. A child was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, and a woman was taken to a hospital and was said to be stable.”

Ibrahima Sow who leads the ASECO organization told ABC 6 that “If you know anything about them, it is that they value family above all.”

“It’s a multi-generational household that is always together. They’re always in support of each other. And I think in a lot of ways they’re an example of how we operate as families, as immigrants as well as families in central Ohio.”

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