A fundraiser has been planned to help support Middletown Police Officer James O’Neil. O’Neil was injured in a motorcyle accident earlier this month.

The fundraiser, #Rally4red Middletown Police Officer in need, is planned for November 3rd from 4 pm to 8 pm at the FOPA Hall in Middletown.

Facebook Event Details

“On November 3rd at the FOPA Hall on 464 Mitchell’s lane Middletown RI from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. we will be holding a pasta dinner fundraiser. The cost is a $20 donation per person, children under 12 are free however we will accept a donation. You can purchase tickets at the door or via our PayPal account watchkeepersmc2311@gmail.com or our Venmo account @wklemc2311. If you pay through one of the apps please comment that it’s for tickets. We will have a 50/50 raffle and many raffle prizes. All proceeds go to the family to assist with the financial hardship relating to the accident and the nature of his injuries. #rally4red “

https://www.abc6.com/story/41167716/middletown-police-officer-recovering-after-motorcycle-crash“

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