Carrigan Nelson. Credit: Daniel Gagnon

Friends, family, and loved ones are planning a fundraiser this month to raise money for Carrigan Nelson of Portsmouth. Funds will help pay for coasts associated with her medical care in her fight against Osteosarcoma – a rare bone cancer.

Event Details

Care For Carrigan sponsored by Tiverton & Portsmouth Rotary Club will take place at The Atlantic Resort on Sunday, October 20th from 4 to 8 pm.

Tickets are $50 per person. To purchase ticket, call Carolann Silvia at 401-418-0789 or email her at carolannferrellsilvia@gmail.com.

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