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East Haven Rallies For Little Trenton O'Brien And His Family
Across town, people came together in love, solidarity, support and giving for a beloved little boy named Trenton O'Brien and his family.

EAST HAVEN, CT — From Town Hall to classrooms, police stations to homes, fire stations to churches, today, Jan. 2, people came together in solidarity, and hope and prayer for a little boy named Trenton O'Brien.
Patch wrote about Trenton and his family's bravery as they face the what no child or family should have ever have to confront.
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But across East Haven, many came together to wear yellow in support, love and giving to help the O'Brien family.
View this post on InstagramIt was an honor to take part in #trentonsday in honor of our brave little warrior Trenton O’Brien! You and your family are in our prayers and we are all fighting for you! To donate to Trentons gofundme, click the link in our bio. Or visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-obriens-fight-dipg
A post shared by East Haven Police Department (@easthavenpolice) on Jan 2, 2020 at 1:25pm PST
Our collective hearts are at once aching and filled with love for this family and the brave warrior, Trenton.
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Nearly $40,000 has been raised through the GoFundMe campaign, Hope For Trenton.
We are so blessed to have the most caring school family!! Our student, Aleks, made his own shirt to support his friend Trenton. Way to be an Orca, Aleks!! #momauguinfamily #TrentonDay #teammomauguin #hope4trenton #weareehps pic.twitter.com/RSGa6ULmU7
— Momauguin Elementary (@momauguinelem) January 2, 2020
We are so blessed to have the most caring school family!! Our student, Michael, made his own shirt to support his friend Trenton. Way to be an Orca, Michael!! #momauguinfamily #TrentonDay #teammomauguin #hope4trenton #weareehps pic.twitter.com/jqcYZI2GSl
— Momauguin Elementary (@momauguinelem) January 2, 2020
We are so blessed to have the most caring school family!! Mr. Vinnie's family is all ready for #TrentonDay tomorrow! Everyone wearing their shirts made by their Dad, Mr. Vinnie! #momauguinfamily #teammomauguin #Hope4Trenton #weareehps pic.twitter.com/JskHUd79Oa
— Momauguin Elementary (@momauguinelem) January 2, 2020
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