Family of UGA runner launches fundraiser for Paris Olympics trip [Video]

ATLANTA — The family of an Olympic runner from the University of Georgia has launched an online fundraiser to raise funds for their trip to the Paris Olympics. 

Aaliyah Butler will represent the United States in Paris at the 400m event this coming July. Her family is eager to support her and witness this milestone, and they are seeking financial assistance from the community.

On an online fundraiser, Aaliyah’s parents, Nick and Lashelle Butler, expressed their excitement about the opportunity to attend the Olympics and the challenges of making this dream a reality. 

“By donating to our family, you will directly contribute to an unforgettable experience for us,” the Butlers wrote in part. “We will have the chance to witness our daughter and the world’s greatest athletes competing at the highest level, creating memories that …