Celtic collects money for family in need

At the Irish Christmas in America concert on December 13, we raised and donated $135 for the Smith Family, who had three children injured in an accident on their way to school. All three children are now out of the hospital and continue to recover. Below is information on the Smith Family Fund, taken from www.erschools.org.

DISTRICT REACHING OUT TO FAMILY AFFECTED BY ACCIDENT;THIRD SIBLING HOME FROM HOSPITAL (updated 12-18-08)
Students, teachers, and staff in the East Rochester School District are doing all they can to make sure the family of three siblings hit by a school bus recently know that many thoughts are with them.
The students' classmates have made get-well cards and other items, which were delivered directly to the family.
In addition, the village of ER, with the help of school resource officer Scott Montcrieff, has set up a fund for the family's medical and other expenses and needs.
Second-grader Malik H. was released from Strong Memorial Hospital Tuesday, Dec. 16; his sister, fourth-grader Monefay, and brother, seventh-grader Akeem, were treated and released the afternoon of the incident. The accident happened as the children, along with a fourth sibling who wasn't injured, were being escorted through a crosswalk by a crossing guard on their way to school.
Those wishing to contribute to the fund can send donations to the Village of East Rochester Smith Family Fund, c/o the village of East Rochester, 120 W. Commercial St., East Rochester, N.Y. 14445. Checks must be made out to "Village of East Rochester Smith Family Fund."