Woodbury Couple Seriously Injured In Motorcycle Accident

WOODBURY, CT — Chris Swendsen, 34, a volunteer firefighter, and Jocelyne Gilbert were seriously injured in a motorcycle accident last month in Watertown. And now the community is coming to their assistance, the Republican-American reports.

A benefit pasta dinner is scheduled from 4 to 10 p.m. at Memorial Hall in Bethlehem on Saturday, Dec. 15. Tickets cost $20. If you're interested in attending the dinner call (860) 480-3118 or (203) 598-4301.

A GoFundMe page has also been set up and $1,820 has been raised out of a goal of $15,000 as of Tuesday morning.

"On Sunday October 14, everything changed for Chris and Jocelyn. They were involved in a pretty serious motorcycle accident on their way home from a motorcycle benefit run and suffered some significant injuries. These two have long roads of recovery ahead of them and will be out of work for an undetermined amount of time. Chris has been a volunteer Firefighter most of his life, always willing to help people out. Now I’m just asking for everyone to return the favor. I am just trying to ease the financial burden for them a little bit so they can put 100% of their focus on rehabilitation. Thank you for your consideration."

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