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Bank Account Set Up For Donations To Hern Family
Here's how to make a financial contribution for the Martinez family who were affected by the Boston Marathon bombings.
As 11-year-old Martinez Junior High student Aaron Hern recovers in hospital, Martinez businesses and residents are busy fundraising to help the Hern family cover medical expenses.
Fundraisers are taking place around the area, and a bank account has been set up to accept donations.
Visit any Wells Fargo Branch to donate to the "The Aaron Hern Recovery Fund." The Martinez Wells Fargo is located at 902 Main Street.
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Family friends Katherine and Phil Burcell Chapman set up the bank account "to help Aaron and his family during this difficult time and during his recovery," said Katherine Chapman in a Facebook update.
Donations can also be mailed to:
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Aaron Hern Recovery Fund
1155 C Arnold Drive #133
Martinez, CA 94553
A Paypal account has also been established for donations, with the email address AaronHernRecoveryFund@gmail.com.
Visit the Aaron Hern Recovery Facebook Page for updates on the Hern family.
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