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The incident happened in Deer Park at about 10:50 p.m. Suffolk County Police reported that a group of teenagers was lighting off fireworks in front of a residence on Arcadia Drive when the firework hit the boy.
A GoFundMe created on Wednesday, July 7, raised more than $7,000 in the first few hours, with a goal of $15,000. According to the GoFundMe, the teen remains in the ICU and will need to undergo surgeries.
"With all of this going on for Alper and his family, we are hoping to help relieve some of the financial burden for the family so they can focus on helping Alper recover, both physically and mentally," organizers said on the GoFundMe.
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