How you can help support the Davis, Chandler and Perry families

Posted on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, 8:30 am

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Three Virginia football players tragically lost their lives on Sunday night in a sendeless act of violence on the UVA campus.

Junior wide receiver Lavel Davis Jr., junior wide receiver Devin Chandler and junior linebacker D’Sean Perry will be remembered this Saturday in a memorial service at John Paul Jones Arena at 3:30 p.m. The service will also be live-streamed online and broadcast on the ACC Network.

For more information on this weekend’s memorial service, click here.

If you would like to make a contribution to the families of Davis, Chandler and Perry, there are verified GoFundMe fundraisers to support the victims’ loved ones in their time of grief. The links for each are listed below.

Lavel Tyler Davis Jr.

“Our hearts are heavy this morning as we wake up to hear of the shooting death of my friend Fallom’s son Tyler,” wrote organizer Heather Mitchell. “Tyler was a star both on and off the field. He played his heart out for UVA and wanted to be the best, and he was. He loved his parents, his family, his community, and he had a love for football like no other. He worked hard coming back from two injuries to be one of the best college football players in the country. He was a rising star (both on and off the field) and the world was seeing what we all had known for a long time, that he was a talented one of a kind kid. His death is tragic and I cannot begin to imagine the pain that his mom and dad, brother and sister, and extended family is feeling. Please help us lessen the burden and donate to assist the family as they take on this terrible tragedy. Thank you in advance.”

If you would like to help support the Davis family, click on the link below for more information.

Verified GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/b428bf95

Devin Chandler

“My name is Shelly Crais and I am hoping to support a sweet friend and former co-worker who tragically lost her son in a senseless shooting on Sunday night at UVA. So many have asked how to help. This is one way. I have added Dalayna Chandler, Devin’s mother, as the beneficiary for the amounts received. Thank you so much for considering. Please share this link.”

Chandler worked at Boylan Heights on the UVA Corner, and the restaraunt shared their memories of him on social media:

“In his time working at Boylan, Devin Chandler left a deep impression on the hearts of our staff,” they wrote. “His infectious positivity and effortless sense of humor lit up every room he was in. He never faltered to lend a helping hand when it was asked of him and went above and beyond to support those around him. Devin was the type of person you meet once and never forget. Our hearts go out to Devin, D’Sean, and Lavel’s families, teammates, and all affected by this tragedy. They were taken too soon but will forever be in our hearts. #uvastrong #15 #41 #1″

Verified GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/f208f31d

D’Sean Perry

“It is with immense sadness as we mourn the tragic death of our friend D’Sean Emir Perry,” wrote organizer Matteo Uccelli. “D’Sean had the kindest soul and a positive impact on anyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His ability to put a smile on anyone’s face regardless of the situation made him truly special. He was a leader on and off the field who strived to be the best, encouraged everyone else to be their best, and excelled in the classroom. He was a man of faith who loved his friends, family, community, and football deeply. An avid lover of art and music whose artistic ability was unmatched. D’Sean was an integral part of the University of Virginia football program and worked harder and harder every day. Earning his role on the team was a super important moment in his life. He was the most unique and talented person that I’ve had the privilege to call my friend. D’Sean was truly one of a kind and I cannot begin to imagine the pain Happy, Sean, D’Shandra, and his extended family are feeling during this impossibly tragic time. Losing a child is unimaginable and I ask for your assistance in lessening the burden and donating to assist the family during this terrible tragedy. All proceeds will go to the Perry family.

“Anything is deeply appreciated. May he rest in peace.”

Verified GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/539f3d8a