Parsippany Union Hosts Fundraiser for Injured Sanitation Worker
Injured Parsippany Sanitation Worker’s Crew Organizes Spaghetti Fundraiser
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The Parsippany Blue Collar Workers Union is hosting a spaghetti fundraiser on September 12 to support Anthony Shandra, a sanitation worker severely injured in an accident. The event will feature dinner and prizes, with tickets priced at $25 for adults.
- 01The fundraiser, titled 'Parsippany Strong: Pasta & Prizes for a Blue Collar Brother', will take place on September 12 at 4 p.m. at the Parsippany Police Athletic League.
- 02Tickets are priced at $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $15 for children, with a combo pack available for $50.
- 03Anthony Shandra was critically injured in an accident on April 28, when a Nissan Altima struck him while he was working.
- 04A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $82,000 to assist Shandra's family with medical expenses and lost wages.
- 05The driver of the Nissan is cooperating with the ongoing investigation, and no criminal charges have been filed yet.
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The Parsippany Blue Collar Workers Union is organizing a fundraising event called 'Parsippany Strong: Pasta & Prizes for a Blue Collar Brother' on September 12 at the Parsippany Police Athletic League. This initiative aims to support Anthony Shandra, a 48-year-old sanitation worker who suffered severe injuries after being struck by a vehicle while on duty on April 28. Shandra underwent emergency surgery for critical injuries to his lower extremities. The fundraiser will feature a spaghetti dinner and a tricky tray with prizes, encouraging community support. Tickets are available for $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $15 for children, with a combo pack option for $50. Additionally, a GoFundMe campaign has successfully raised over $82,000 to help cover Shandra's medical expenses and lost wages, reflecting the community's solidarity during this challenging time. Authorities are still investigating the incident, with the driver of the Nissan cooperating but no charges filed as of now.
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The fundraiser aims to alleviate financial burdens on Anthony Shandra's family due to his medical expenses and lost wages after the accident.
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