Politics & Government

Oxford Selectman Battling Cancer, GoFundMe Page Created

Two fundraisers are planned to assist the family with medical costs.

OXFORD, CT — A local legend and long-time Selectman Jeff J. Haney Sr. is in need of our help after being diagnosed with stage-four esophageal cancer. Two fundraisers are being held to assist the family with skyrocketing medical costs.

The fundraisers are scheduled for July 27, a golf tournament at Oxford Greens, and then on Aug. 11, a benefit dinner will be held at The Tent at Oxford Greens at 6 p.m., the Republican-American reports. If you're interested about more details on these events, please contact Jane Davison at 480-773-4208.

A GoFundMe page has been established and as of Thursday morning $2,700 has been raised by 24 people.

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