'Ride For Somer' Raises Money For Family
Girl Disappeared Walking Home From School Last Month
POSTED: Saturday, November 21, 2009
UPDATED: 9:04 am EST November 22,
2009
  Diena Thompson speaks to the more than 3,000 people who came out Saturday at a motorcycle poker run and candlelight vigil for her slain daughter, Somer. |
Orange Park, Fl. -- Thousands came together in Orange Park Saturday to help out the family of Somer Thompson. The 7-year-old who disappeared while walking home from school in October was found dead two days later.About 1,800 motorcycle riders participated in an all-day poker run that ended at Whitey's Fish Camp.The event raised money for a trust fund for the Thompson family's other two children. Channel 4's Richard Nunn served as emcee.After the poker run, there was a candlelight vigil. Organizers said about 3,500 people attended the vigil. Somer's mother, Diena Thompson, was there and expressed her gratitude to the crowd for their support.
"Without their support, I don't think I could make it through this. These people make me strong," she said.There have been no arrests in the case. Anyone with information in the case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS or the Clay County Sheriff's Office hotline at 877-227-6911. You can also e-mail Clay County investigators at cart@claysheriff.comThe total amount of reward money in the case stands at $45,000.
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'Ride For Somer' Ends With Candlelight Vigil"Without their support, I don't think I could make it through this. These people make me strong," she said.There have been no arrests in the case. Anyone with information in the case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS or the Clay County Sheriff's Office hotline at 877-227-6911. You can also e-mail Clay County investigators at cart@claysheriff.comThe total amount of reward money in the case stands at $45,000.Previous Stories:
- November 18, 2009: Sheriff: Somer's Case Not Cold
- November 15, 2009: Music Festival Held In Honor Of Somer
- November 13, 2009: Tips Still Pouring In For Somer's Case
- November 13, 2009: Rock Band Performs For Somer Thompson
- November 12, 2009: Diena: 'I Feel Like Somer's Pushing Me'
- November 12, 2009: Somer's Mom Target Of Hate Mail, Calls
- November 9, 2009: Somer's Case Gets National Exposure
- November 9, 2009: Molly Hatchet To Headline Somer Benefit
- November 2, 2009: Reward In Somer's Slaying Up To $45K
- October 31, 2009: Argyle Salon Sells Purple Hair Extensions For Somer
- October 30, 2009: National Child Safety Group Offers Advice
- October 29, 2009: Community On Edge For Halloween
- October 28, 2009: Sheriff Needs Help Finding Somer's Killer
- October 27, 2009: Thousands Say Goodbye To Somer
- October 27, 2009: Sheriff: Somer's Killer Is 'Unnerved'
- October 26, 2009: Somer's Family, Town Saying Goodbye
- October 26, 2009: Community Rallies Amid Search For Answers
- October 25, 2009: Mother Praises Efforts To Find Killer
- October 24, 2009: Mom: 'If You've Seen Anything, Just Tell'
- October 23, 2009: Mom To Girl's Killer: 'We'll Get You'
- October 22, 2009: House Searched Where Somer Last Seen
- October 22, 2009: 160 Sex Offenders Live Near Somer's Home
- October 21, 2009: Child's Body Found In SE Georgia Landfill
- October 21, 2009: Mom Pleads For Somer's Safe Return
- October 20, 2009: Community Searches For Missing Girl
- October 20, 2009: Massive Search Continues For 7-Year-Old
- October 20, 2009: Candlelight Vigil Held For Somer
- October 19, 2009: Search Continues For Missing Girl
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