11 Sandy Hook Families State They Have No Association with McGraw Concert Group

Families of 11 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims released a statement clarifying that they aren’t associated with Sandy Hook Promise, an organization that will benefit from a Tim McGraw concert this summer.

McGraw announced that he would headline the concert and that all proceeds would go to the organization, which seeks to protect children from gun violence. It raises awareness for mental health and gun safety among other outreach efforts.

The 11 families said in a statement that they aren’t addressing a specific position regarding the tragedy, but wanted to clarify that donations don’t directly go to families, according to ABC News.

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McGraw and others participating in the concert have received backlash accusing them of supporting an anti-gun event. Opener Billy Currington announced he won’t be participating in the concert.

Some groups like The Connecticut Citizens Defense League said Currington made the right call to step aside and accused McGraw of going “Hollywood country.”

McGraw announced he would still be involved in the concert even after the controversy. Some applauded his decision and questioned whether Currington succumbed to pressure.

Read the full statement here.

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