Pasco County firefighter Hunter Garcia, his wife, Kayla, and their 5-month-old daughter, Clara, were traveling down Van Dyke Road on Sept. 13, when they were involved in a multi-car accident.
A total of four cars were affected, with five people transported to the hospital, according to a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office news release.
All three Garcias were taken to the hospital. Hunter and Kayla sustained severe injuries. Clara did not survive.
Now, a community event is planned to benefit the Pasco County firefighter’s family.
The event is set for Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.
Patrons can purchase a $10 plate, with their choice of barbeque pork, chicken, a hamburger or a hot dog, accompanied with two sides.
There also will be a raffle, T-shirt sale, bake sale and an auction.
Volunteers for the benefit will have a planning meeting on Oct. 20 at 1 p.m., at Heritage Park.
Admission to the event is free, with proceeds raised from the food sales, raffles, bake sale and auction benefiting the Garcia family.
Anyone who would like to donate food or drinks, take part in the auction, or volunteer their time, please contact Kristal Morrow at (813) 860-7991.
Garcia family fundraiser
When: Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes
Cost: Free
Details: A fundraiser to benefit a Pasco County firefighter’s family, after a car accident claimed the life of his infant daughter.
Info: Call Kristal Morrow at (813) 860-7991.
Published October 23, 2019
