AVON – A family has set up a GoFundMe fundraising page to help cover costs of the funeral for Theodore 'Tj' Matthews, who passed away in Tuesday night's ATV accident. The page, accessible here, has raised $340 towards a goal of $3,000 as of 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. "Please help the Carter family raise money to help with funeral costs as they go through this rough time as Tj Mathews a beloved young man," posts the page. "Tj was loved by so … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo’s Injured Hockey Player to get Heartfelt Rally at Home Game
GENESEO – A SUNY Geneseo student and hockey player who recently suffered a severe head injury after a skateboarding accident in the village is drawing the campus and community together for Friday night's home hockey game. The team told news partner 13WHAM that they have made t-shirts and bracelets in support of Jason 'Jay' Stephanik, a forward for the team, and will wear them during the game at 7 p.m. Jay suffered a fractured skull and … [Read more...]
Humane Society Seeking to Secure Space for Adoption Center
AVON – The Humane Society of Livingston County is looking secure a space for the continuation of its Adoption Center, which they say has helped introduce rescued animals for permanent adoption by a considerable margin. According to a press release from the Humane Society, they are a volunteer nonprofit that has been supported by local donations and grants since 1987. The Adoption Center at 67 Genesee Street, opened in August 2015, has seen an … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo Throws Lifeline to Students Displaced by Kelly’s Fire
GENESEO – SUNY Geneseo is offering housing and possible emergency funds for displaced student residents who lost their possessions and places to live along with Kelly's Saloon in Wednesday's fire. SUNY Geneseo is spreading the word about their GoFundMe page to raise money for the students, where they ask the community and alumns to donate what they think the cost of their next drink at Kelly's would have been. "This fundraiser asks that … [Read more...]
Leicester Infant Paisley Rassau Battling Cancer
LEICESTER — A Leicester infant is seeking much-needed medical funds for her chemotherapy treatments. According to Pearl Runfola's GoFundMe page, the site is in place to help raise money for the chemotherapy treatments Paisley will need throughout her treatment. "A week ago, the Rassau family found out that their sweet baby girl, Paisley, who is not quite 1 year old, has cancer," says the original site. "The type of cancer is still not … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Deputy Becomes Good Samaritan for Caledonia Family
CALEDONIA – A Livingston County Sheriff's Deputy's kind donation to a Caledonia family demonstrates the commitment and connections to the community that the Office fosters. The Samaritan in question is Sheriff's Deputy Stephanie Schroeder. "This act of kindness from one of our members makes my heart swell," said Sheriff Thomas Dougherty. "Sheriff's Deputies are unique, in that they all reside in the county and have a vested interest in our … [Read more...]