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Robert Griffin III Tweets Support, Encourages Donations for Jamie Rowley's Family

Ashburn jogger struck and killed by car Wednesday morning.

Supporters have far exceeded a $38,000 fundraising goal to support the two daughters of Jamie Rowley, a jogger who was struck and killed by a car Wednesday morning.

So much so, that they've increased the goal now to $75,000, and they're already at more than $68,000. And one of the most noteworthy supporters of the effort is Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III.

Donate: Mother of 2 Young Girls Tragically Lost

Rowley, 31, was struck near 6:45 a.m. Wednesday morning at the corner of Claiborne Parkway and Waxpool Road. She was the mother of two girls. 

RGIII twetted a link to the fundraising website Thursday night, with the message, "Click here to support a Mother of 2 young kids who was tragically lost."

"The spread of this is surreal," wrote fundraising organizer Frank Watson. "Everyone has come together for this family in need - keep the prayers going everyone!"


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