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Josh Allen Joins Elon Musk in Honoring Iryna Zarutska With $500K Donation

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Charlotte, NC – September 10, 2025

The shocking death of 23-year-old Ukrainian woman Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte continues to reverberate far beyond North Carolina. Now, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has stepped forward to honor her memory, joining Elon Musk in a wave of international support.

Earlier this week, Musk pledged $1 million to fund murals of Zarutska across major U.S. cities, an initiative originally proposed by Eogan McCabe, CEO of Intercom in Ireland. McCabe committed $500,000 in $10,000 artist grants for those willing to bring Zarutska’s image to life in public spaces.

On Wednesday, Allen announced he would personally donate $500,000 toward the cause, calling Zarutska’s story “a tragedy that should never be forgotten.”

“Football is what I do, but humanity is what we all share. Iryna came here searching for peace, and she deserves to be remembered with dignity and love,” Allen said in a statement.

The decision comes as tributes grow louder across the globe. Former U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in on Truth Social, demanding the death penalty for Dekarlos Brown, the 34-year-old suspect arrested at the Charlotte light-rail station and charged with first-degree murder. Police say the motive remains unclear, but Brown’s long criminal history — spanning theft, armed robbery, and prior arrests — has fueled outrage.

Zarutska’s death has turned into a moment of solidarity that transcends sports, politics, and borders. From tech leaders like Musk to athletes like Allen, the push to honor her is transforming grief into action.

Whether through murals, donations, or public statements, the legacy of Iryna Zarutska is now becoming a symbol — one of resilience, remembrance, and the shared belief that violence must not define her story.

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