By Caden Simpson – Social Media Editor

Throughout the months of October and November, history teacher Mr. Batson and physical education teacher Mrs. Bludé conducted a fundraiser for the Bristol Police Department. Several students also helped with the fundraising effort, including junior Molly Simler. The fundraiser is still underway and all donations go towards Sgt. Dustin Demonte and Ofc. Alex Hamzy’s family in the wake of the tragic shooting which took both officers’ lives on October 12. Advocate Social Media Editor Caden Simpson interviewed Simler about the fundraiser. 

Caden Simpson: How did the fundraiser begin?

Molly Simler: The fundraiser began all thanks to Mr. Batson and Mrs. Bludé in order to help out the families of the Bristol police officers who were killed in the line of duty.

CS: How long has the fundraiser been going on for and can people still donate?

MS: The fundraiser has been ongoing since October to show our support for the Bristol Police Department as we continue to raise money.

CS: Where will all of the money from the fundraiser go?

MS: The money raised all goes towards the families of the two officers to show our support and sympathy.

CS: Have you reached your fundraising goal?

MS: We have raised more than we had hoped for and I am appreciative of law being such a supportive, giving community.

CS: In your opinion, how has this fundraiser impacted our school?

MS: I like to think it has helped the community come together to remember the two officers who died in the line of duty and opened some students’ eyes as to how we should never take anything for granted.