NORWOOD PARK — Friends and household of a Far Northwest Side teenager badly injured in a rideshare crash final 12 months are elevating funds for his restoration with a live performance this weekend.
John O’Malley, 18, of Norwood Park, was in a extreme automotive crash final summer time after his rideshare driver drove into the practice crossing at Nagle and Avondale avenues close to Northwest Highway. The driver was killed.
O’Malley broke a number of bones and was in an induced coma after the crash. He just lately returned house from the hospital and has been recovering and going by means of rehab, buddies wrote on the J.O. Strong Facebook web page.
Sunday’s profit live performance will characteristic Irish bands and Irish dancing on two phases, a raffle, an public sale, meals and a money bar. Admission is free. Only money or private checks will probably be accepted. The occasion is 2-8 p.m. on the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave.
The live performance is one among many fundraisers supporters have organized for the household because the crash. Friends have held smaller vigils, charity occasions and card sport tournaments to lift cash for O’Malley’s restoration.
The household declined to be interviewed however shared on social media that O’Malley wants to finish extra rehab and has an extended street forward of him.
“We have so many to thank for all the help we have received & kindness offered,” the household wrote. “Still so many unknowns & although it’s been slow we keep praying for continued progress.”
The O’Malleys are additionally taking direct donations within the mail for individuals who want to donate however can’t attend fundraisers. Checks might be dropped off at Signature Bank, 7292 W. Devon Ave., in a sealed envelope labeled “JO Strong.”
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