FALL RIVER, MASS. (WHDH) – It was a night full of many feelings as a group that has been in mourning all week gathered collectively to assist discover the handfuls of survivors of the Gabriel Home hearth in Fall River discover a method to transfer ahead.
The road wasn’t simply out the door — it was all the best way across the block.
“Phrases can’t clarify it,” one attendee stated. “It’s overwhelming. it’s mind-boggling what the folks have performed.”
The folks of Fall River got here collectively Friday to boost cash for individuals who survived Sunday’s lethal hearth on the Gabriel Home assisted-living facility that left 9 folks lifeless and dozens injured, together with firefighters.
James Dixon is among the 70 survivors who now has to discover a new residence. He stated the week has been “hell.”
“I like seeing the group come collectively they approach they’ve,’ he stated. “It makes my coronary heart heat.”
The fundraiser turning the St. John’s Athletic Membership into standing-room solely venue with a raffle and meals from native eating places.
Organizers say they’re hoping to boost $100,000 for these impacted by the fireplace.
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