The City of Baldwin is hosting a series of fundraisers over the next few weeks to help its Fire Chief Joe Roy. Roy was seriously injured when he was hit by a pick-up truck during a boot drive fundraiser in the intersection of Duncan Bridge and Mud Creek Roads July 26th. He was life flighted to Grady Hospital in Atlanta where he underwent surgery. He spent two days at Grady before returning home to continue his recovery.
Baldwin City Administrator Tommie Perry says the fundraisers are aimed at helping Roy and his family offset medical expenses. “Joe has dedicated himself to this community for over 20 years and we want to pay it back,” Perry says.
A benefit motorcycle ride is scheduled for Saturday, August 15th starting at 9 a.m. from Baldwin City Hall. Registration forms are now available at City Hall and the Baldwin Police Department. The cost is $20 for solo motorcycle riders, $25 for a motorcycle rider with passenger and $10 for vehicles.
There’s also a raffle fundraiser underway – the winner will take home a Yeti 45 Cooler valued at $350. Tickets are $5 each and may be purchased through Baldwin City Hall and the Baldwin Police Department.
The winner will be announced during a Chicken Q fundraiser on Saturday, August 22nd at 12 p.m. at Mitchell Gailey Park next to the Baldwin Fire Department on Willingham Avenue. $8 plates include half chicken, slaw, beans and cake. For tickets contact Joe Norton or Phillip Kimbrell at the Baldwin Fire Department (see number below).
Perry says other fundraisers are in the works.
