Summers County Sheriff’s Deputy Tad Withrow and his family lost their home and most of their belongings in a June 29 house fire.
A GoFundMe, organized by Tim Adkins, is raising money to help Deputy Withrow, his wife Amanda, and their two children with housing, clothing and other immediate needs as they recover from the fire.
Summers County Sheriff Justin Faris said the family’s home was a total loss, and community members are organizing additional fundraising events to support them.
One of those efforts will be a Night Swim Benefit at the Hinton Waterslide on Thursday, July 24, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for those ages 18 and under, with all proceeds benefiting the Withrow family. Donations will also be accepted during the event for those wishing to contribute additional support.
The Summers County Sheriff’s Office encourages the public to attend the fundraiser or contribute through the GoFundMe campaign. Sheriff Faris said the overwhelming community response reflects the support for Deputy Withrow and his family as they begin the long process of rebuilding after the devastating fire. For more information about the Night Swim Benefit, contact the Summers County Sheriff’s Office at 304-466-7111.
