In life there are terrible situations that can bring a community together to help another person or family in need. Â
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On June 3 Cruz Perez, a 14-year-old was hit by a car when he was riding around on his bicycle. Cruz is a kind kid with a big heart and very studious at school. And now he is fighting for his life at a hospital in Iowa City.
This past Sunday June 14 the Hispanic community held a fundraiser for the Perez family with a Kermes (Fun Fair) to raise money for medical expenses. The Col Ballroom in Davenport, Iowa was full of people who enjoyed the delicious Mexican food and good atmosphere by the Mexican bands Tamborazo de Oro, La Tremenda del Bajio and Fantasia Musical.
There were raffles of bicycles, televisions and even a pair of boxing gloves autographed by Manny Pacquiao. Thanks to everyone who donated something like Carmen Fuentes from Carmen’s Jewelry who donated a necklace for the raffle.
The Perez family invites the entire community to pray for their child for his full recovery. Also, they ask for donations to help pay for the medical expenses. There will be more fundraisers in the Quad Cities. Anyone who would like to donate please call Kara Cousins at (309) 721-3189 or Gina Perez at (563) 888-1213.
The Perez family wants to thank everyone for their sincere prayers and any donation that they can offer.
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