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Thousands Raised To Help Young Son Of Western Mass Police Officer Diagnosed With Leukemia Thousands Raised To Help Young Son Of Western Mass Police Officer Diagnosed With Leukemia
Thousands Raised To Help Young Son Of Western Mass Police Officer Diagnosed With Leukemia A Massachusetts community has come together to raise tens of thousands of dollars to go toward helping a police officer's brave 11-month-old son fight a tough battle against cancer. The outpouring of support began after Hampden County police officer Crystal Conroy, a member of the Holyoke Police Department, learned her 11-month-old son Ashton has leukemia.  After the harrowing diagnosis was made, Conroy was forced to leave work for the foreseeable future to take care of Ashton as he fights the disease. Additionally, more strain was placed on the family, as Conroy's husband Ch…
‘Emptiness In Our Hearts’: Support Rising For Family Of 21-Year-Old Slain In North Andover ‘Emptiness In Our Hearts’: Support Rising For Family Of 21-Year-Old Slain In North Andover
‘Emptiness In Our Hearts’: Support Rising For Family Of 21-Year-Old Slain In North Andover Support is on the rise for the family of a 21-year-old Massachusetts man who was shot to death. Essex County resident Jaeby Ortiz Ruiz, of Haverhill, was found dead early Sunday, March 10, in the area of Riverview Street in North Andover, according to police. On Monday, March 11, 22-year-old Derick Moncion, of Haverhill, was arrested and charged with Ruiz’ murder. He was arraigned the following day in Lawrence District Court. Earlier Report: Haverhill Man Busted In North Andover Killing Police did not say whether the two men knew one another or speculate on a possible motive for t…
Fundraiser For Mom, Daughter, 11, Gunned Down In Central Mass Surpasses $50K Fundraiser For Mom, Daughter, 11, Gunned Down In Central Mass Surpasses $50K
Fundraiser For Mom, Daughter, 11, Gunned Down In Central Mass Surpasses $50K More than 650 people have donated to a fundraiser that will go to the family of a mom and 11-year-old daughter who were gunned down in their car last week in Worcester.  Chasity Nuñez and her daughter Zella were shot and killed inside their car in the area of Lisbon Street at Englewood Avenue around 3 p.m. on March 5. Two men have since been arrested in the slayings.  The GoFundMe hopes to raise $100,000, some of which will cover the burial costs for Chasity Nuñez and 11-year-old Zella Nuñez. The remaining money will go to the care of Chasity's 2-year-old daughter Isla and he…
Son Of Missing Haverhill Man Whose Remains Were Found In Saugus Asks For Help Son Of Missing Haverhill Man Whose Remains Were Found In Saugus Asks For Help
Son Of Missing Haverhill Man Whose Remains Were Found In Saugus Asks For Help A community is coming together to help pay for the funeral costs of a beloved Eastern Massachusetts father whose skeletal remains were found in a wooded area months after he went missing. The remains of 53-year-old Essex County resident John Lawler of Haverhill were found on Sunday, Feb. 18 in a wooded area near David Drive in Saugus, according to the Essex County District Attorney.  Earlier Report - Skeletal Remains In Saugus ID'd As Haverhill Dad Missing Since July Lawler had gone missing in July 2023 after leaving the Salvation Army rehab center on Broadway in S…
Community Rallies To Raise Tuition Funds For Sons of Mass Father Who Died Suddenly Community Rallies To Raise Tuition Funds For Sons of Mass Father Who Died Suddenly
Community Rallies To Raise Tuition Funds For Sons of Mass Father Who Died Suddenly In an amazing display of generosity, a Massachusetts community has raised over $150,000 in college tuition funds for the children of a beloved father following his sudden death from a heart attack.  The rush of support came after the sudden death of 47-year-old Middlesex County resident Kalaiarasu Mani of Lexington on Saturday, Feb. 3, caused by a sudden and massive heart attack.  In the days after Mani's death, his sister-in-law, Sangeetha Govindarajan, created a GoFundMe page to help raise money for his children's future.  "The shock of Kalai's sudden death …
Support Rushes In For Beloved Art Teacher From Massachusetts Battling Aggressive Cancer Support Rushes In For Beloved Art Teacher From Massachusetts Battling Aggressive Cancer
Support Rushes In For Beloved Art Teacher From Massachusetts Battling Aggressive Cancer A community in Massachusetts is coming together to raise tens of thousands of dollars and give back to a much-loved elementary school teacher battling an aggressive form of cancer.  The effort was started for Colby Caravaggio, a beloved art teacher at Peter Noyes Elementary School in Sudbury, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer in July 2023.  Soon after Caravaggio's devastating diagnosis, the school community began showing their deep love for the teacher, who has brought joy and shared his passion for pottery and creativity with young students …
'Long Journey Ahead': Support Rushes In For Mass Family Of Toddler With Stage 4 Cancer 'Long Journey Ahead': Support Rushes In For Mass Family Of Toddler With Stage 4 Cancer
'Long Journey Ahead': Support Rushes In For Mass Family Of Toddler With Stage 4 Cancer In a beautiful display of generosity, a community has rushed to raise tens of thousands of dollars for the Massachusetts family of a resilient toddler who is facing an unimaginable battle. One-year-old Grace Donovan of Middlesex County, who was born in April 2022 to her parents, Kayla and Jimmy, soon displayed an energetic, affectionate personality and developed an intense love for her family, preschool friends, reading, music, and the beach.  However, the family's world turned upside down on Friday, Jan. 12, when Grace had a routine MRI for what was believed to be a facial cyst. Inste…
Tewksbury Mom Hit By Drunk Driver Facing 'Long Road' To Recovery; Friends Rally To Help Her Tewksbury Mom Hit By Drunk Driver Facing 'Long Road' To Recovery; Friends Rally To Help Her
Tewksbury Mom Hit By Drunk Driver Facing 'Long Road' To Recovery; Friends Rally To Help Her Hundreds of people have rallied to help a Tewksbury mom of two boys after she was hit by a drunk driver while riding in an Uber with friends.  Kristy Blanchard was on a trip with friends in Miami when she was hit, a GoFundMe for her says. She suffered several broken bones and remains in Florida undergoing treatment until she is healthy enough to return.  She has suffered severe injuries involving a multitude of broken bones, among other things, and has a long road to recovery ahead of her which will require multiple surgeries and extensive rehab. The goal is to support Kristy and …
Police ID Western Mass Cop Shot In Shootout; Fundraiser Tops $20,000 Police ID Western Mass Cop Shot In Shootout; Fundraiser Tops $20,000
Police ID Western Mass Cop Shot In Shootout; Fundraiser Tops $20,000 Police in Hampden County have identified the officer who was shot and seriously injured during a shootout with a suspect over the weekend.  Cameron Prosperi, 29, had been with the Wilbraham Police Department for eight months when he was wounded in the line of duty on Saturday, Jan. 20, the department announced on Facebook.  Related: Michael Ortega ID'd As Man Who Shot 29-Year-Old Wilbraham Cop: Police Prosperi and two other officers exchanged fire during a standoff after a man barricaded himself inside a home at 11 Old Carriage Drive in Wilbraham around 8 p.m. Three peo…
Man Who Shot Western Mass Cop ID'd; Fundraiser Created For Officer Man Who Shot Western Mass Cop ID'd; Fundraiser Created For Officer
Man Who Shot Western Mass Cop ID'd; Fundraiser Created For Officer A fundraiser for the 29-year-old Hampden County police officer who was wounded in a shootout over the weekend in Wilbraham has nearly tripled its initial goal in less than a day.  The Greg Hill Foundation created the fundraiser for the Wilbraham officer with the goal of $5,000, but by Monday afternoon, the campaign had raised nearly $14,000.  Update: Wilbraham Police ID Cop Who Was Injured In Shootout  The shootout happened just after 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, when police were called to 11 Old Carriage Drive in Wilbraham. The suspect barricaded himself in a home and re…
'We’re Completely Lost': Young Daughter Of Patriots Reporter Dies Year After Cancer Diagnosis 'We’re Completely Lost': Young Daughter Of Patriots Reporter Dies Year After Cancer Diagnosis
'We’re Completely Lost': Young Daughter Of Patriots Reporter Dies Year After Cancer Diagnosis Hallie Kyed put up a valiant fight, but after a nearly yearlong battle with cancer, the 2-year-old daughter of the Patriots reporter for the Boston Herald has died, her father announced on Instagram.  Hallie was diagnosed in April 2023 with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, an aggressive type of cancer that attacks bone marrow, a GoFundMe campaign set up for her said. She died in her sleep Sunday night, Jan. 21, her father, Doug Kyed, announced on social media.  Doug said despite the dire prognosis, Hallie never gave up the fight, her big dreams, or her bright smile.  Relat…
'Selfless, Loving Heart': Family Creates Memorial Fund For Central Mass Boy Who Died Suddenly 'Selfless, Loving Heart': Family Creates Memorial Fund For Central Mass Boy Who Died Suddenly
'Selfless, Loving Heart': Family Creates Memorial Fund For Central Mass Boy Who Died Suddenly The family of a Worcester County 5-year-old boy is refusing to let his dream die with him.  Anthony Joseph Putnam, of North Grafton, died unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 12. His family did not disclose the cause of death.  They were focused on the life he wanted to live — his dreams and big ideas for his future. They've created a GoFundMe to start a memorial fund in his honor that they hope will help see those ideas through.  It is our dream to turn our tragedy into a means to give life to Anthony’s memory and his selfless and loving heart. We would love to create/develop somet…
Support Floods In For Suffolk Deputy Who Got Life-Threatening Diagnosis Days Before  Christmas Support Floods In For Suffolk Deputy Who Got Life-Threatening Diagnosis Days Before  Christmas
Support Floods In For Suffolk Deputy Who Got Life-Threatening Diagnosis Days Before Christmas A Suffolk County corrections officer who suffered a series of seizures over the holidays is now recovering after undergoing a lengthy surgery to remove a mass found on his brain. Deputy Jonathan Corey, 37, has worked with the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department since November 2011 and is assigned the South Bay House of Correction at Bradston Street. Corey, who is from Leominster and now lives in Boston with his wife Christine and their puppy Buddy, suffered through multiple seizures and from that found out he had a large mass on his brain just six days before Christmas, a Facebook post said…
'Kind-Hearted, Creative Soul': Theatre Community Remembers Boston Woman, Mom Of 3 'Kind-Hearted, Creative Soul': Theatre Community Remembers Boston Woman, Mom Of 3
'Kind-Hearted, Creative Soul': Theatre Community Remembers Boston Woman, Mom Of 3 A Boston woman who died shortly after giving birth to her baby boy is being remembered by loved ones and the theatre community she was heavily a part of as “a kind-hearted and creative soul.” Elise O'Hara, 37, formerly of Wellesley, died on Tuesday, Dec. 12, after the birth of her third child, Michael, at Beth Israel Medical Center. “The O'Hara Family has always been kind and selfless members of the Church and the community, please consider helping them pay for the necessary child care and funeral services in this incredibly trying time,” a GoFundMe created to help O’Hara’s family said. O’…
Fundraiser For Family Of Waltham Officer Killed In Line Of Duty Created Fundraiser For Family Of Waltham Officer Killed In Line Of Duty Created
Fundraiser For Family Of Waltham Officer Killed In Line Of Duty Created A fundraiser has been created for the family of a Waltham police officer who was killed in the line of duty earlier this month in a hit-and-run crash that left another person dead and two others hospitalized.  Officer Paul Tracey was killed on Dec. 6 while managing traffic at a National Grid job site. Utility employee Roderick "Kito" Jackson was also killed when a man crashed into them and kept driving.  Running 4 Heroes created the fundraiser to benefit Tracey's family. The organization raises money for first responders killed in the line of duty. The group has raised more than $…
'Loyal, Genuine, Kind': Fundraiser For Family Of State Trooper Who Died Suddenly Nears Goal 'Loyal, Genuine, Kind': Fundraiser For Family Of State Trooper Who Died Suddenly Nears Goal
'Loyal, Genuine, Kind': Fundraiser For Family Of State Trooper Who Died Suddenly Nears Goal A GoFundMe for a Massachusetts State Trooper who died unexpectedly last month has raised more than $68,000 for his wife and two young children. The fundraiser hopes to generate $75,000 to help them as they transition.  Sgt. Gregory Furtado, a State Trooper since 2006, died overnight on Nov. 30. The cause of his death has not been released. Furtado had served as the leader of the narcotics task force for the Cape and Island District Attorney's Office.  Related: Active Duty State Trooper Sgt. Dies Unexpectedly His sister-in-law Anna Qualls created the GoFundMe to help her si…
'Forever Loved': Northeast Tech Senior Killed In Crash Remembered As Loving, Caring Friend 'Forever Loved': Northeast Tech Senior Killed In Crash Remembered As Loving, Caring Friend
'Forever Loved': Northeast Tech Senior Killed In Crash Remembered As Loving, Caring Friend Friends and family of an 18-year-old high school senior from Malden who died in a Middleton crash last week said he was someone you could always rely on.  Robert “Bobby” Giardino, 18, died Wednesday night, Dec. 6, after the pickup truck he was driving with three teens veered off the road into the woods, hit several trees, and rolled onto its roof, MassLive reported. Besides Giardino, another 18-year-old, and two 17-year-olds were rushed to local hospitals. Officials have not released their names or conditions.  Related: Northeast Metro Tech Senior From Malden Killed In Middleton…
Boston Dad With ‘Biggest Heart’ Needs Help After Drunk Driver Left Him Near Death Boston Dad With ‘Biggest Heart’ Needs Help After Drunk Driver Left Him Near Death
Boston Dad With ‘Biggest Heart’ Needs Help After Drunk Driver Left Him Near Death The friends and family of a man known for giving back to the Boston community are raising money for his recovery after he was hit by a drunk driver. Ben Jacobs, a husband and father, was left in critical condition after he was run over by a drunk driver, a friend shared on GoFundMe. As most of you know Benny was the victim of a selfish act by a drunk driving accident. He was ran over and in critical condition. Ben and his family are going to need all of our help in his recovery. Benny has the biggest heart out of anybody I know and is always there to lend a helping hand for anyone in need. …
'Overwhelmed With Love': Fundraiser For Father Killed In 'Freak' Saugus Accident Tops $75K 'Overwhelmed With Love': Fundraiser For Father Killed In 'Freak' Saugus Accident Tops $75K
GoFundMe For Patrick Kenney Surpasses Goal A GoFundMe for a husband and father who was killed in a freak accident outside of a Saugus restaurant has far surpassed its goal, reaching more than $76,000 as of Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 6.  Patrick Kenney Jr., 42, was found with a knife wound outside of Kowloon restaurant at 948 Broadway just after 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. Paramedics rushed him to Mass General, where doctors pronounced him dead, the Essex County District Attorney said.  He leaves behind a wife and twin children.  Related: Father Of 2 Killed In 'Freak Accident' Outside Saugus Family Restaurant Pat…
Man Wanted In Fatal NH Shooting Leaps From Balcony To Balcony To Escape Police In Malden: Cops Man Wanted In Fatal NH Shooting Leaps From Balcony To Balcony To Escape Police In Malden: Cops
Man Wanted In Fatal NH Shooting Leaps From Balcony To Balcony To Escape Police In Malden: Cops The man police believe killed a 42-year-old man outside of a diner in Manchester, New Hampshire, earlier this month was arrested in Malden on Tuesday, Nov. 28, authorities said.  Giovanne Morris, 31, is accused of gunning down Carlos Rodriguez, 42, outside the Red Arrow Diner after 1 a.m. on Nov. 18, Massachusetts State Police said.  Rodriguez died from his injuries later that day, the New Hampshire Department of Justice said. When police located Morris in Malden, he ran to the fifth-floor balcony and jumped to the balcony of the apartment next door, where he eventually…
Lawrence Man Wanted For Worcester University Shooting Over Weekend: Police Lawrence Man Wanted For Worcester University Shooting Over Weekend: Police
Lawrence Man Wanted For Worcester University Shooting Over Weekend: Police The family of Randy Armando Melendez Jr., of Southbridge, who was gunned down following a fight at Worcester State University over the weekend, says he was a loving son and caring friend who had turned 19 just days before he was killed.   Melendez was one of two people shot at the university on Saturday, Oct. 28. The second person was rushed to an area hospital and underwent emergency surgery to save their life, the Worcester District Attorney said. Their name was not released.  Neither of the victims nor the suspect attended Worcester State University. It's unclear why they were on campus…
3rd Man Wanted In Shooting That Killed Newborn In Western Mass Added To Most Wanted List 3rd Man Wanted In Shooting That Killed Newborn In Western Mass Added To Most Wanted List
3rd Man Wanted In Shooting That Killed Newborn In Western Mass Added To Most Wanted List A man who Hampden County police say was involved in a shooting that struck an innocent bystander and killed her unborn baby has been added to the state's most wanted list.  Kermith D. Alvarez is wanted on a murder charge in connection with the Oct. 4 shooting in Holyoke, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said. Johnluis Sanchez, age 30, and Alejandro Ramos, age 22, were previously charged in the Oct. 4 shooting.  Related: Duo Nabbed In Holyoke Shooting That Led To Baby's Death Investigators said the men got into an argument and exchanged gunfire at the intersection of Sargean…
'Kayla Was A Kind Soul': Mom Of 3 Killed In Crash With Tow Truck ID'd, Reports Say 'Kayla Was A Kind Soul': Mom Of 3 Killed In Crash With Tow Truck ID'd, Reports Say
'Kayla Was A Kind Soul': Mom Of 3 Killed In Crash With Tow Truck ID'd, Reports Say A 23-year-old woman and mother of three young children died over the weekend after she was involved in a head-on collision with a tow truck in South Boston, police said. She also leaves behind a long-time fiance, the father of her kids — ages 4 and 3 years old and a 4-month-old baby. Her friends have created a fundraiser to help them.  Kayla Bertoncini, of New Bedford, was identified as the driver of a 2023 Chrysler Pacifica that was involved in the Saturday, Oct. 7, crash, according to MassLive. Emails to verify this with the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office were not immediately r…
'His Spirit Was Like No Other': Community Rallies Around Mass Man Killed By Falling Tree 'His Spirit Was Like No Other': Community Rallies Around Mass Man Killed By Falling Tree
'His Spirit Was Like No Other': Community Rallies Around Mass Man Killed By Falling Tree Joshua Przybycien died doing what he loved, in a place he loved, with the woman he loved more than anyone else in this world, his family said.  The 33-year-old Palmer man died on Friday, Sept. 8, after a tree fell on him while he was camping with his fiancée, Katy Workman, in Somerset, Vermont. A violent thunderstorm brought heavy rains and high winds, which toppled the tree, Vermont State Police said. No one else was injured.  Joshua's family and friends created a GoFundMe to help pay for his funeral. The campaign had raised nearly $10,000 as of 1 p.m. Monday, less than a day after it was…
(Update) Teen Woman Shot To Death ID'd By Authorities In Lawrence (Update) Teen Woman Shot To Death ID'd By Authorities In Lawrence
(Update) Teen Woman Shot To Death ID'd By Authorities In Lawrence Update: The family of Angie Aristy has created a GoFundMe for the 19-year-old woman after she was shot and killed in the Prospect Hill area of Lawrence.  Hi, my name is Luzyann. I’m raising money for this tragedy that my sister in law went through. She loved , she was strong , she preached , and she made others laugh. Most importantly, she cared about others first. As you all may know , Angie Aristy passed away September 6, 2023 , article is out. If there’s any questions please message me. Raising money for Angie’s Family , anything helps. Thank you all , god bless you all &am…
Foxborough Rallies For 'Devoted Husband, Dad' Who Died In Hit, Run Crash Foxborough Rallies For 'Devoted Husband, Dad' Who Died In Hit, Run Crash
Foxborough Rallies For 'Devoted Husband, Dad' Who Died In Hit, Run Crash The Norfolk County community is pouring out donations to help the family of a man who died in a tragic three-car crash. Randall Ricketts, age 58, of Foxborough, died on Monday, Aug. 29 in a three-car hit-and-run crash on Route 95 in North Attleborough, according to the Massachusetts State Police. A man from Cranston, Rhode Island, Joseph Pompei Jr., was later arrested in relation to the crash. Read more: Foxborough Man Dies In Hit, Run Crash, Rhode Island Man Arrested The Foxborough man was described as "a loving and devoted husband and Dad" in a GoFundMe created to support the…
Child, 12, On Breathing Tube Following Hit-Run Crash In Marlborough; Driver Busted: Police Child, 12, On Breathing Tube Following Hit-Run Crash In Marlborough; Driver Busted: Police
Child, 12, On Breathing Tube Following Hit-Run Crash In Marlborough; Driver Busted: Police Middlesex County is pouring out donations and words of support for a 12-year-old boy fighting for his life after being involved in a hit-and-run crash on his bike over the weekend. The wreck left him with a brain bleed that doctors spent hours trying to repair.  A person driving a gray or light green SUV sped away after crashing into the child, identified by a family friend as Dominic, on Sunday, Aug. 27, near 300 Boston Post Road East, according to the Marlborough Police Department. The SUV driver was later arrested, and the vehicle seized, according to a Facebook post made by pol…
ID Released For Man Found Dead In Saugus Reservation, Community Pours Out Support For Family ID Released For Man Found Dead In Saugus Reservation, Community Pours Out Support For Family
ID Released For Man Found Dead In Saugus Reservation, Community Pours Out Support For Family The man who was found dead in a recreational center by a friend was identified as an Essex County family man. Mark Arsenault, age 65, of Saugus, was found dead in Breakheart Reservation in Saugus on Wednesday, Aug. 16, according to the Office of Essex District Attorney Paul F. Tucker. Arsenault went to Breakheart Reservation around 8 a.m. on Wednesday to find a missing piece of property, as reported by Daily Voice. His body was found by a friend that evening, near the base of Castle Rock, a large rock formation measuring 30-plus feet tall.  His injuries were consistent …
'Heart of Gold': Lawrence Man Dies  Saving Wife, Child In New Hampshire 'Heart of Gold': Lawrence Man Dies  Saving Wife, Child In New Hampshire
'Heart of Gold': Lawrence Man Dies Saving Wife, Child In New Hampshire A 37-year-old man died trying to save his wife and her child who got caught in a river's current, officials said.  Vincent Parr, of Lawrence, died on Sunday, Aug. 20, after jumping into the Swift River in Albany, New Hampshire, to save his wife and her child who got stuck in a part of the river with fast-moving water, according to New Hampshire State Police and a GoFundMe for Parr's funeral expenses. Parr got caught in the current and could not be revived with CPR.  The family was walking on a bridge when the mother and child got stuck in the river's current, police said. They fou…
Community Rallies For Family Of Lynn Mother Who Died Saving Her Son Community Rallies For Family Of Lynn Mother Who Died Saving Her Son
Community Rallies For Family Of Lynn Mother Who Died Saving Her Son An Essex County family was devastated when its mother died in an act of "unmatched courage," but hundreds of supporters are doling out support in spades.  Melissa Bagley, a 44-year-old woman married to Everett police lieutenant Sean Bagley, died on Tuesday, Aug. 15, after she jumped into a fast-moving body of water at Franconia Falls in Lincoln, New Hampshire, to save her son, as reported by Daily Voice.  Her children survived, but despite her husband's attempts to save her using CPR, Bagley perished in the tragic event. Read more here: New Details: Lynn Woman Dies Trying To Save Son On…
Springfield Murder-Suicide: Community Rallies To Support Family Rocked By Tragedy Springfield Murder-Suicide: Community Rallies To Support Family Rocked By Tragedy
Springfield Murder-Suicide: Community Rallies To Support Family Rocked By Tragedy A GoFundMe has been created to help pay for the funeral of a woman killed in a murder-suicide earlier this week and the medical bills of her two young granddaughters who were also shot. One was in critical condition Tuesday, Aug. 15, after being airlifted to Boston Children's Hospital.  Kim Fairbanks, age 52, of Springfield, was murdered just after 2:30 p.m. on Monday by her upstairs neighbor, Victor Nieves, Springfield police said.  The 34-year-old gunman forced his way into her apartment at 174 Berkshire Ave. and shot her and her two granddaughters, ages 12 and 10. Her 5-year-old grandson…