Gabby Petito: Family set up foundation in honour of dead YouTuber

Bevan Hurley
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Gabby Petito’s remains were found in the he Bridger-Teton National Forest on Sunday (Petito family)
Gabby Petito’s remains were found in the he Bridger-Teton National Forest on Sunday (Petito family)

Gabby Petito’s family have set up a charitable foundation in her name, and are asking people to donate to it in lieu of flowers for her memorial service.

Ms Petito’s father Joe Petito announced on Friday the family had formed the Future Gabby Petito Foundation.

“We thank you for all the support,” Mr Petito said.

Donations are being collected through the Johnny Mac Foundation, a charity set up by the family of a former FDNY firefighter who died of 9/11-related cancer in 2009.

Ms Petito’s mother Nichole Schmidt is a longtime volunteer and board member at the foundation.