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Funeral Expenses Fund Created for Norwich Teen's Family
Christopher Smith died after a May 17 Go-Kart accident in Montville. Anyone may donate to the fundraiser.
The local community is rallying around a family who lost their son over the weekend.
Norwich 16-year-old Christopher Smith reportedly lost control of the handmade Go-Kart he was driving on Caroline Road in Montville on Sunday, May 17.
The kart rolled over several times and Smith died as a result of the accident, Officer Jeffrey Bellavance of Troop E said in a press release.
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Pamela Lucas Dwight created a GoFundMe fundraiser to help the family with funeral expenses. As of 11:15 a.m. Monday, May 18, the community raised $1,775 out of $3,000.
Dwight wrote:
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“C.J., the 16 year old son of my dear friends, was in a serious accident and his family needs money to help with funeral expenses.
He was a good kid, active in Boy Scouts and always willing to lend a hand. His parents are people who would give the shirts off their backs to anyone in need. Now they need help. Please and thank you in advance.”
Click here to visit the Services for C.J. GoFundMe page.
(Photo via Pamela Lucas Dwight and GoFundMe)
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