For months after the Pulse shooting, the city amassed millions in donations for victims and their families through the OneOrlando fund. Now that money is ready for distribution.

Starting Tuesday, 299 claimants will benefit from the $29.5 million fund. Those donations came from individuals and businesses all over the world.

“I’m confident that we did our due diligence to make sure that the money did not get into the hands of anyone who shouldn’t have received it," said Alex Martins, chair of the OneOrlando Fund Board. “I’m very proud of the fact that we had a very transparent process.”

Families who lost loved ones will receive the largest amount, $350,000. Victims admitted to the hospital will get money based on the length of their stay, while those treated in outpatient facilities get $35,000.

People who were at the club and unhurt receive $25,000. Distributions will be in check or direct deposit form, but will likely take several days.

“This is money that came from individual, private donors, public corporations. So this money is a gift," said Martins, who said that they tackled the daunting process of deciding who gets what methodically. “It really starts with the dead. No check that we could cut for those who lost a loved one could replace them.”

Martins also said that while estates of families who lost loved ones will receive the most compensation, nearly half are disputing who should receive the funds. Until those disputes are resolved, they will not get the money; if they're not resolved by the end of the week, the decision will be placed in the hands of probate court.

“I haven’t been able to work. My husband hasn’t been able to work. So it’s been difficult," said Mayra Alvear, the mother of shooting victim Amanda Alvear. “It’s been difficult but I try to keep myself positive.”

Amanda's best friend, Mercedez Marisol Flores, also died.

On Tuesday, Alvear wore her daughter's rings and dress to a forum for sensible gun solutions.

“My daughter Amanda was an amazing girl. She was our life," she said, mentioning that the 25-year-old wanted to be a mid-wife.

“With deep gratitude, I say thank you to all the donors. “This money is going to help us somehow to pay our bills," she said.

Alvear is grateful, but broken.

“There’s no money in the world that is going to bring my daughter back," she said. “I would take all this away in one minute, one second, to have my baby back.”

Claims had to be filed one per family. The board said that they rejected 44 claims, for varied reasons, such as lack of hospital records.

There are a number of claims still in question. The OneOrlando Board is verifying length of stay in hospital, which they said should be finalized soon.

Pulse survivor files legal complaint against fund

Just as some Pulse victims are set to get payouts from the OneOrlando Fund, one Pulse victim is taking legal action to stop those payments from moving forward. 

That victim’s attorney has filed a legal petition calling for an audit of the fund.

Jillian Amador’s attorney says she was hurt while running away from Pulse during the shooting back on June 12.  It was an experience so traumatic her attorney says Amador can’t bring herself to return to Pulse. 

But on Tuesday night, her fiancé, attorney and some supporters did gather for a news conference at Pulse to explain why they believe the OneOrlando Fund should be audited before any funds are actually dispersed.

Amador’s attorney filed a complaint on her behalf asking a judge for an injunction to stop the OneOrlando Fund payouts, until an audit can verify exactly how all of the money is being distributed. 

In the complaint, Amador’s attorney questions the fact that there are nearly 300 people scheduled to get payouts when Pulse’s total capacity was 300 people.  The attorney says he finds that questionable. 

Amador’s attorney says he’s also concerned about the track record of Kenneth Feinberg, the fund’s administrator.  He says there are questions into previous funds that Feinberg has handled.

“We owe it to the beautiful and talented men and women that lost their lives that night to make sure this is not another payday for the greedy, but a gift for those who endured something that no man, woman or parent should ever have to go through,” said Jennifer Supersad, Amador’s fiancé.

The OneOrlando Fund has an entire section on its website devoted to the process of distributing funds and its commitment to full transparency. 

The fund’s website also lists plans for an independent audit for mid-October.

A judge has granted Jillian Amador and her attorney a hearing on their complaint for Oct. 6.