Law enforcement fundraiser for fallen officer's family
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WINK News
Story Created:
Jul 19, 2008 at 7:16 PM EST
Story Updated:
Jul 20, 2008 at 1:15 AM EST
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA - Law enforcement agencies throughout Southwest Florida are coming together to help fallen Officer Andrew Widman's family.
During a press conference Saturday, law enforcement agencies announced the "Drop in the Bucket Campaign"
Sunday, off-duty officers will be at Walmart stores throughout Lee County collecting donations all day.
On Monday and Tuesday, officers will be standing in major intersections throughout Lee and Charlotte Counties collecting money from passing drivers.
They hope to raise $100,000 dollars in three days for Officer Widman's wife and three small children.
Officers say this can only be done with your help.
Cape Coral Police Detective Robert Wardrop says, "It's a sad day for law enforcement but we need to support the rest of the family."
There are two other memorial funds set-up for officer Widman's family. One set-up by the Fort Myers Police Department is:
Andrew Widman Memorial Fund
Fifth Third Bank
Account # 7432124563
Also, the law firm Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz set up fund for slain policeman’s family.
Any donations should be made out to The Andrew Widman Family Fund, and may be dropped off or mailed to any one of the law firm’s five offices or at either of the two Preferred Community Bank branches.
Firm Offices:
Fort Myers - 1515 Broadway 33901
Cape Coral- 1603 Hancock Bridge Parkway 33990
Lehigh Acres - 4802 Lee Boulevard 33971
Naples - 4947 North Tamiami Trail Suite 101 34103
Port Charlotte - 2852 Tamiami Trail Suite 1 33952
Preferred Community Bank Offices:
Fort Myers - 4391 Colonial Blvd 33966
Lehigh Acres - 3020 Lee Blvd 33971
Sunday, Jul 20 at 2:05 PM John wrote ...
I went to walmart this morning after I saw the fund raiser on the news, to give the $15.00 I had in my wallet. I thought people would be lined up to give, I was shocked. I had to wait for people comming in and out of walmart, but didn't see anyone donate to the officers who dedicated their time, Don't think someone else will do it, give what you can, and give today, Every dollar matters. This man gave his beautiful life for our safety. Please help his family, his children.
Sunday, Jul 20 at 9:21 AM Sarah Sellers wrote ...
Bar Louie wants to step up and help take care of Officer Widmans family. Please join us on Thursday the 24th for a free buffet from 5pm to 10pm. All donations will be given to the Andrew Widman Memorial fund.
Saturday, Jul 19 at 11:02 PM Karin wrote ...
Now is the time for the community to give back to the family of a fallen officer. This man put his life on the line every day to keep others safe. Let us double the amount to $200,000 for his family.
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