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Fundraisers planned to help family of slain Fort Myers police officer

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LEE COUNTY, Fla. -- There are several fundraisers happening soon to support the family of Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller, who was killed while on duty last month.

The Fort Myers Police Department says they are grateful for the overwhelming amount of support being shown by our community for the family of their fallen officer.

Upcoming events reported to FMPD include:

  • Miller’s Ale House, Fort Myers will host raffles, Thursday, August 2 – 5pm – 9pm
  • The Fort Myers Miracle will host a fundraiser at their Thursday night 8/2 game. $1 of every ticket will go to the Miller family.
  • The Laboratory Theatre of Florida will dedicate their Friday night 8/3 show “It’s Only a Play” to Officer Jobbers-Miller and ask for donations for the Miller family. Showtime is 8PM.
  • Moody River Grille North Fort Myers will host a charity dinner and card tournament Saturday 8/4 from 5 -11 p.m.
  • Shima Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, Sanibel will donate a portion of sales from Tuesday, August 7 through Saturday, August 11.  
  • Stu’s Motorcycles and the Indian Motorcycle Riders Group, Ft. Myers will host a benefit ride Sunday August 12 starting at 8:00 am
  • Nauti Parrot Dock Bar, Fort Myers Beach – Every Tuesday in August during Drag Queen Bingo 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • The Bell Tower Shoppes will host a benefit concert for the family of Officer Jobbers-Miller on 8/23 from 6pm-8pm.

Please note that these are individual fundraisers and not associated with the Fort Myers Police Department.

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