Fundraiser for Hall set for Saturday
Island locations to participate in benefit
A benefit for accident victim Nichole Hall organized by islander Jim Frock will be held this Saturday, June 8, in various locations. Hall lost her leg in a boating accident in north Matlacha Pass after leaving a fundraiser April 20 honoring Mary Lou Sharp, who died in a car accident on April 13 in Matlacha.
Jug Creek Marina site manager Julia Gaylor said she was there when Hall was loaded into the ambulance.
“That near-death experience for this young woman is a testament to her soul, her personality and her perseverance in overcoming this,” Gaylor said.
According to Gaylor, Hall’s friends, in combination with EMS and all first responders on duty, saved her life that night. Although Gaylor admitted she would never want to see something along the lines of that accident again, she said in the midst of the tragedy the Pine Island community came together in support, once again.
Frock, who said he began organizing this benefit to help the family with medical expenses, reports that Hall lost her leg at the hip and will need house renovations, including wheelchair accessibility, to get around her own home after finally leaving the hospital.
“They’ve got to redo their house so she can live in it, and get a different vehicle so she can get in and out of it — just everything,” Frock said.
All of the participating venues are donating part of their profits from the benefit to the Hall family, including Blue Dog Bar and Grill
Island locations providing music for the special benefit include:
– Miceli’s – noon, featuring Remedy, Pipe Dreams, Charlie Pace Band
– Street Eatz – 1 p.m., featuring Matt Lee Crew, Frank Bang.
– Froggys – 12:30 p.m., featuring Gary and Kerri, Brother Love, Tommy Lee Cook, Pedro and Friends.
There will also be 50/50 raffles and a silent auction.
If you’d like to help, plan or donate, please contact Frock at 239-223-9895.
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