Moms rally to help after fire, theft plague Raleigh youth sports center

Wednesday, August 14, 2019
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Moms in east Raleigh are coming together to raise money for a youth sports program after a fire destroyed a concession stand and with it much-needed equipment.

The fire happened June 26 at the Wilders Grove Youth Center at 4204 Willow Oak Road, off New Hope Road.
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Along with the concession stand, the flames destroyed cheerleading supplies and damaged football equipment.

And to add insult to injury, someone stole helmets from the burned-out ruins.

Now the moms have started a fundraising campaign to make sure their kids get the necessary equipment to keep them safe on the field.

Organizers hope to raise $5,000 by the end of August.
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So far, they have raised just under $300.



If you want to donate, you can contact them through the Wilders Grove Facebook page.
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