Baesler's to host benefit cookout for dead teen
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Baesler's will be the location for a cookout to help one of the families of one of the girls who died in the crash on June 7.
According to the news release, the money from the event will go to the family of 16-year-old Tamiya O'Quinn, one of the two teens who tragically died in the collision. The money is planned to be used for funeral expenses. The other teen was identified as 14-year-old Avery Sullivan.
You can get lunch at Baesler's from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 13 for $7. The lunch includes a 1/4 lb certified Angus beef hot dog or a 1/3 lb certified Angus beef burger as well as chips and a drink provided by Refreshment Services Pepsi. The release also states that if any organizations or businesses would like to support and need five or more meals, you can contact the store at 812-232-2498 and place an order.
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