NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — Local NewsAugust 2, 2026Hillsborough
Community Fundraiser Held for Hospitalized Local Child
Neighbors and local businesses organized a community event at W. H. Jack Mitchell Park 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 cover costs associated with Asher Thompson's ongoing medical treatment.
Key Facts
- A community fundraising event was held at W. H. Jack Mitchell Park on Saturday.
- The event was organized to assist the family of 10-year-old Asher Thompson with financial burdens related to his medical care.
- Asher Thompson has been hospitalized for several weeks and is currently in recovery.
Who's Mentioned
locationState Road 52“Location of the mid-June accident.”personAsher Thompson“10-year-old child recovering from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident.”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.”