"We are grateful beyond measure for the love you have shown our family in our darkest days. This is so heartwarming its amazing," Hilmer said.Ĭooper's family released a statement, saying in part that they are overwhelmed by the generosity from the owners of Whiskey River and all who made this possible. The fundraiser generated for the $20,000 for the family. Organizers said 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the Roberts family for Cooper's ongoing medical needs and other expenses, including home adaptations and medical equipment. The family-friendly event featured fun activities including, face-painting, pumpkin painting and a magic show.
"Something tragic happens in your community - come together, show up do what you can," added fundraiser attendee, Antennian DeCarlo.
RELATED: Cooper Roberts update: 8-year-old paralyzed in Highland Park parade shooting joins twin in 3rd grade It's heartbreaking, so we thought, why not Cooper," Hilmer said. "Seeing that, as a mom myself, it's just tragic. His story deeply touched the co-organizers of this event. "It's an unbelievable tragedy and it really hits home." "I have young kids I live five minutes from where it happened," said attendee, Brian Friedoper. The 8-year-old was paralyzed from the waist down after a gunman opened fire on a crowd during the annual Highland Park July 4th parade, killing seven people and wounding several others. "This has been the most amazing thing, I just-I wouldn't have even expect it to turn out this way," said Amanda Hilmer, event co-organizer and manager at Whiskey River. His recovery has been a slow and steady process, one this community wanted to propel and uplift. Tens of thousands of dollars were raised in a strong show of support for the little, but mighty boy.
The fundraiser, hosted by Whiskey River Bar and Grill in Glenview, is one they hold every year and this year the family-oriented establishment dedicated the event for Cooper and his family. A Glenview bar is planning to host a fundraiser to help the Roberts family as 8-year-old Cooper continues to recover after he was paralyzed in the Highland Park shooting.
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