Whitmer signs petition to reopen Nassar aid fund
Newly sworn-in Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday joined a grassroots effort calling on Michigan State University to reinstate a fund covering counseling services for victims of serial pedophile Larry Nassar by signing an online appeal.
“As an MSU alumna, I’m proud to add my name to the list of those who are calling on Michigan State University to reinstate the MSU Healing Assistance Fund to ensure survivors get the care they need," Whitmer said. "It’s time for the university to do the right thing and keep its promise to survivors and their families.”
Whitmer joins more than 1,500 students, faculty, alumni and allies who signed the appeal, calling for the restoration of the $10 million Healing Assistance Fund, which covered counseling services for Nassar victims and their family members. MSU closed the fund last month.
The shutdown of the fund has been a source of contention to victims of Nassar, who said they need it to help them in their journey to heal after Nassar's sexual abuse.
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