Fundraiser created for family of Drexel firefighter killed in crash
LOUISBURG, Kan. – A memorial is growing at the Agape's Grace office site in Louisburg, honoring Anthony Juarez and his contributions to the Drexel and Louisburg communities.
Juarez and his wife Devin were hospitalized after a car crashed into the Agape's Grace office building on March 18. Anthony later passed away from his injuries at the hospital. His wife, Devin, was treated and released from the hospital.
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Community members are coming together to support his family, including Sammie Magee, the founder of the non-profit Sammie's Toy Drive.
'So he has four children under 12. So we're collecting toys for the kids, and then we're collecting household items to help out his wife,' Magee said. 'I'm going to put together a big care package with gas station gift cards and price chopper gift cards because that's our local grocery store. Just anything that could help them out during this time.'
Magee created the non-profit Sammie's Toy Drive for the Robb Elementary School tragedy survivors.
Her efforts have expanded to local communities struck by tragedy.
'When I found out that he (Anthony Juarez) passed away, I thought I've got Sammie's Toy Drive, so why would I not do something? It's my own community. I've got to step in and help,' Magee explained.
Juarez served with the Drexel Volunteer Fire Department for nine years.
He was also a musician and touched plenty of lives through his music.
He assisted his mother in operating the non-profit Agape's Grace, which provides care to adults with special needs. That's where you'll find a memorial full of flowers and other items recognizing Anthony's contributions to the community.
The Agape's Grace website says: 'His role with the company was not one that can be defined. When a job needed done, Anthony did it. He was there for all the individuals in the company's care and for the staff.'
Magee is using an Amazon wishlist to collect items for the Juarez family.
'It has anything from toys to gift cards to household items that will help them out. Also, we have a donation drop box at Cowboy Coffee Post in Louisburg,' Magee explained.
OKKC Media started a T-shirt fundraiser for the Juarez family. You can find more information on Anthony's music website.
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'It has anything from toys to gift cards to household items that will help them out. Also, we have a donation drop box at Cowboy Coffee Post in Louisburg,' Magee explained.
OKKC Media started a T-shirt fundraiser for the Juarez family. You can find more information on Anthony's music website.
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