Until the evening of Friday 24th, the “fundraiser” had raised 303,581 euros (more than R$ 1.6 million)
The Brazilian deliveryman Caio Benício43 years old, he is considered a “hero” in Ireland After prevent the continuation of a stabbing attack in Dublin, the capital of the country. The man was working on his motorbike when he saw the attacker stabbing a 5-year-old girl. He used his helmet to hit the suspect.
The crime occurred on Thursday the 23rd and had national and international repercussions. This Friday the 24th a was opened ‘virtual crowdfunding’ for Brazilians. In the motivation for the fundraiser, which is entitled ‘Buy a beer for Caio Benício’, it is explained that the campaign was opened as a sign of gratitude to Caio. Another “fundraiser” was created to raise money for the victims of the attack.
The initial goal was to receive 200,000 euros (just over R$1 million), a goal that was quickly exceeded. As of 10.40pm this Friday, the “fundraiser” had raised 303,581 euros (more than R$1.6 million). In the comments of the site there are several compliments to the Brazilian.
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Scary moments
In an interview with The newspaper, Caio said he was working when he saw a man attack a victim with a knife in Parnell Square East, a busy square in a residential area in central Dublin. The Brazilian immediately got out, took off his helmet and hit the attacker with the object.
“I didn’t even make a decision, it was pure instinct and everything was over in a few seconds. He fell to the ground, I didn’t see where the knife ended up and other people intervened,” said Caio. “I also have two kids, so I had to do something. I did what anyone would do. People were there but couldn’t intervene because they were armed, but I knew I could use my helmet as a weapon.”
The attack left five injured, three of them children. According to Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, the man suspected of committing the crime has been arrested.
Source: Terra
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