This fund is to honor the memory of Joao Souza, who was senselessly murdered on April 15, 2018, while in college at SUNY Binghamton.  Joao was a great friend to so many, his warmth and the way he connected to people will be terribly missed.  The orignal purpose of this fund was to help the family pay for the expenses associated with this tragedy.  The family has expressed that the money raised be donated to a fund in Joao's honor to help underprivileged children in Brazil pursue their dreams of playing soccer, the sport that brought so much joy to Joao in his short life. The family feels that such a fund would honor Joao's memory by helping others do what he loved most. More details regarding the specific fund will be provided shortly.