Marple Hero Scholarship Fund Flea Market Canceled

BROOMALL, PA — The coronavirus is canceling countless events around the region and nation out of public health concerns. Among the latest victims is the Hero Scholarship Fund of Marple Township’s 46th Annual Flea Market.

Peter Baylor, President of the Marple Township Hero Scholarship, said in a letter to the community that this year's flea market has been canceled.

"While this was a difficult decision, our Board of Directors met and decided that it was in the best interest for all those involved," Baylor said. "We care about the safety and well-being of all of our attendees and we must protect all of our township emergency service workers who run the event."

Funds raised at the flea market help families of our emergency services workers who are killed or are permanently disabled in the line of duty.

Despite the market's cancellation, members of the community can still support the fund online here. Donations can also be made via check or money order payable to the Hero Scholarship Fund of Marple Township and those donations can be mailed to: The Marple Township Police Department Attention: Ofc. Pete Baylor, 1001 Sussex Boulevard., Broomall, PA 19008.

Baylor said organizers are planning to bring the flea market back in 2020.

"Thank you for your continued support of the Hero Fund, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at our Flea Market in the fall of 2021!"