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Seattle's ‘Kangaroo & Kiwi' to host benefit on Friday for victims of New Zealand mosque attacks

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 17: Flower are left at the Al Noor mosque March 17, 2019 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

SEATTLE — Kangaroo & Kiwi, a sports bar located in Ballard, is hosting a benefit Friday for the families of the victims in the recent mass shootings in New Zealand

Fifty people were killed at two mosques full of worshipers in the city of Christchurch on March 15. Click here to read more.

“We invite all to come down for a get together with mates from everywhere to show support for all involved in the horrible events recently in Christchurch,” Kangaroo & Kiwi wrote on Facebook.

All donations will be sent to New Zealand for the families of victims, according to the bar.

The event begins at 5 p.m. and is open to all ages.

KIRO 7 will continue to provide updates on the event as more information becomes available.

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