NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 2, 2026Hillsborough
Community Fundraiser Held for Hospitalized Local Child
Neighbors and local organizations held a community event at W. H. Jack Mitchell Park on Saturday to support the family of 10-year-old Asher Thompson. The event aimed to assist with medical expenses following his hospitalization.
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The event provides financial assistance to the Thompson family to help cover costs associated with Asher Thompson's ongoing medical treatment.
Key Facts
- Asher Thompson, age 10, is currently recovering after spending weeks in the hospital.
- A community fundraising event was held on Saturday at W. H. Jack Mitchell Park.
- The event was organized by neighbors, local businesses, and community organizations.
- The purpose of the gathering was to assist the Thompson family with financial burdens related to Asher's medical treatment.
Who's Mentioned
locationState Road 52“Location of the mid-June accident.”personAsher Thompson“10-year-old child recovering from a brain bleed after being struck by two vehicl”personMark Price“Owner of Priceless Inflatables and event organizer.”personKelly Price“Owner of Priceless Inflatables and event organizer.”personJackie Almeida“Mother of Asher Thompson.”organizationCommunity Connector Foundation“Organization that helped coordinate the fundraiser.”organizationEast Main Street Coffee and Sandwich Shop“Site of a secondary fundraiser.”locationW. H. Jack Mitchell Park“Site of the primary fundraising event.”locationNew Port Richey“City where the events took place.”organizationNFL Flag New Port Richey“Organization that helped coordinate the fundraiser.”