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Fundraiser Launched After Bayville Home Destroyed In Fire
The Route 9 home was destroyed Sunday evening.
BERKELEY, NJ — A GoFundMe has been launched to support a Bayville family who lost "everything" in a weekend house fire.
The Route 9 home burned down Sunday evening. Read more: Fire Destroys Home On Route 9 In Bayville
To support the Lopez Gonzalez family, Beachwood restaurant L Gourmet created a fundraiser.
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"As a high school student, 20 years ago, Mayra was my first hire when I started L Gourmet," the GoFundMe reads. "Through the years I've watched her grow into a mature, responsible, wonderful mother of three."
Thankfully, no one was hurt in the blaze, but the family is starting over with nothing.
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The fundraiser has a goal of $14,000. It's reached nearly $2,000 as of Tuesday afternoon.
"All funds raised will help them start over with housing, daily needs, clothing, bedding, furnishings, etc.," the fundraiser reads. "Every donation, large or small will help make a difference."You can find the GoFundMe here
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