Fundraiser Aims to Raise $1 Million for Belleville Cop Shot Outside Synagogue
A fundraising campaign launched to support a Belleville police officer injured while protecting the town’s synagogue from a gunman is seeking to raise $1 million, after the initial goal of $18,000 was surpassed. Members of Canada’s Jewish community set up the GoFundMe to support Const. Jeff Smith, and have raised $840,000 as of Sept. 28. […]
TL;DR
- A fundraising campaign is supporting Const. Jeff Smith, a Belleville police officer injured during an incident at the town's synagogue.
- The initial fundraising goal of $18,000 was surpassed.
- The campaign, initiated by Canada's Jewish community, aims to raise $1 million.
- As of September 28th, $840,000 had been raised from over 7,000 donors.
- The organizer views the campaign as a national expression of support for individuals who risk their lives to protect others.