| Ben and Jerry�s hold fundraiser for McFarland and Supthin |
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| Written by Gene Broadus | |
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Ben and Jerry�s of Blacksburg held a fundraiser Wednesday to benefit the families of fallen heroes Derrick McFarland and Eric Sutphin killed in the line of duty last week.
�I came by to see how it was going, and there were probably 10 to 12 college students that came in together at the same time, and I just thought to myself: that�s fantastic that those guys and girls are turning out to help the McFarland and Sutphin family,� Officer David Cole said of the Blacksburg Police Department. Ben and Jerry�s of Blacksburg will donate 50% of the pre tax sales from the event to a fund for the families. �The fact that Ben and Jerry�s is willing to donate half to their pre taxed dollars proceeds to be divided equally between the two memorial funds is just unbelievable--that a business would support its local law enforcement that way.� Blacksburg, VA 24060 or call 540-951-4040. �We appreciate the communities support and the local businesses and everything. You really know who�s behind you when something tragic like this happens.� Donations are still being accepted at any First National Bank to the respective memorial funds. |
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