We are all horrified when news explodes about the Boston Marathon bombings last Monday. The explosion reportedly killed three people and wounded 176, according to a federal law enforcement official. As of this moment, investigators are still exploring a number of promising leads built from a cache of videos and photographs authorities have been examining since Monday’s deadly blast. The responsibility for the said explosion has yet to be linked to international or domestic terror groups or individuals as investigators still continue to pursue a number of promising leads in the case.

Meanwhile, different non-profit organizations have offered their help and support to those who are physically and emotionally hurt by the deadly blast at the marathon. As of Wednesday, 69 victims remained at Boston hospitals, including 19 people in critical condition. Three people died: 8 year old Martin Richard, Krystle Marie Campbell, 29, both from Massachusetts and Lingzi Lu, a Boston University graduate student from China.

As reported by NBC News, the total medical cost to help those people requiring rehabilitation, additional surgeries and treatment to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder may reach or surpass $9 million.

Different non-profit organizations offer their share to help the victims, including the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts which served 5,000 meals and snacks and provided about 500 units of blood and blood products to hospitals in the Boston area and the One Fund Boston which set up to get money to the families of those killed and most severely wounded. Other non-profit organizations who are organizing different charity events for the benefit of the victims are listed below. If you want to reach and offer help to the people in Boston, please feel free to choose from the different non-profit organizations below:

The Hard Core Runners club, which is a non-profit organization comprised of runners, has organized a fund raising run this Saturday morning (April 20) to raise money for the victims of the deadly Boston blasts. The fun run is a 2.62-mile event that will begin at 9am at Sarg Hubbard Park on Yakima Greenway. Funds raised from the event will be forwarded to One Fund Boston. For more information please visit www.hcrunners.org or call Frank Purdy at 961-9769.

American Red Cross, Eastern Massachusetts, has been providing about 500 units of blood and blood products Boston hospitals since Monday. “Blood supplies are currently sufficient to meet patient needs, so people who want to donate blood are strongly encouraged to schedule a donation appointment in the days and weeks ahead,” says the organization. Visit www.redcross.org, to know more about the organization.

The One Fund Boston acts as a central repository of financial support coming from different sources. As of Wednesday, officials said, more than $7 million has been pledged to The One Fund by corporate partners and individuals. Individuals contributed more than $500,000 so far and $1 million came from the John Hancock Company. Other commitments for contributions came from the Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox and Bain Capital. Visit www.onefundboston.org, to know more about the organization.

The Amputee Coalition works regularly to raise awareness about amputees, create peer mentorship programs and has a summer program for children with limb differences. Now, members from this coalition are working hand-in-hand with Boston hospitals that are treating patients from the deadly blasts. Visit www.amputee-coalition.org/about-us/index.html for more information about the coalition.

Challenged Athletes Foundation is working with those injured in the Monday blasts. The group’s mission is to help those with physical disabilities to pursue active lifestyles and provide funding for adaptive equipment, hold clinics to build confidence and sponsor mentorship programs. Visit www.challengedathletes.org for more information about the foundation.

Limbs for Life Foundation is an Oklahoma-based group that provides prosthetic care for those who otherwise can’t afford. Visit www.limbsforlife.org for more information about the foundation.

So, those are just some of the list of non-profit organizations who offers their help to the victims of the Boston marathon bombing victims. If you want to reach out and help the people of Boston, please feel free to contact the organization of your choice.

As for those who want to donate money, watch out for scammers; beware for those fundraising scams who are claiming to benefit those affected by this week’s tragedy. Read more on tips on choosing the right organization to give donation, here.