x
Breaking News
More () »

'Bakari Legacy' event to be held this weekend in Austin

After he was murdered, Bakari Henderson's family created a foundation that funds special travel experiences for families that have lost loved ones.

AUSTIN, Texas — Bakari Henderson was murdered by a group of men in Greece in 2017 and his family created the Bakari Foundation to honor him.

On Saturday, the foundation will host the second annual Bakari Legacy event at the Archer Hotel in Austin at 7 p.m.

Money raised at the event will go toward special travel experiences for families who lost loved ones.

RELATED:

Family of 22-year-old killed in Greece giving free trip, taking applications

'We're very excited': Bakari Henderson's mother speaks after son's murder case granted retrial

'We are holding on to hope' | Parents of Austinite killed in Greece speak out

New video shows fight that led to Austinite's death in Greece

Henderson's family chooses to help families that have lost loved ones in this way because Henderson loved to travel himself.

PEOPLE ARE ALSO READING:

'Hamilton' is finally coming to Austin, and here's how you can score tickets

Son shoots home invasion suspect in the head while sisters hide in closet at Houston home

He choked on a chicken bone. Doctors missed it twice. 2 weeks later, he died.

Before You Leave, Check This Out