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'Lemonade For Manny' Stand Raises Money For Family Of Worcester Police Officer Familia

AUBURN (CBS) -- All over central Massachusetts, there's been an outpouring of support for Worcester Police and the family of Officer Manny Familia, who died Friday trying to save a drowning teen at Green Hill Pond. Auburn firefighters highlighted one heartwarming fundraiser on Sunday - kids who had set up a "Lemonade For Manny" stand.

"Today children at 340 Pakachoag Street were selling lemonade to raise money for Worcester Police Officer Enmanuel Familia's family," the department posted to Facebook. "Group 4 stopped by to show their support."

Today children at 340 Pakachoag Street were selling lemonade to raise money for Worcester Police Officer Enmanuel Familia's family. Group 4 stopped by to show their support.

Posted by Auburnmassfire on Sunday, June 6, 2021

The 38-year-old officer, called a "hero" by his police chief, is survived by his wife Jennifer and two children, a son and a daughter.

GoFundMe accounts have been set up for both the Familia family and the family of Troy Love, the 14-year-old boy who the officer tried to save.

Donations for the Familia family are also being accepted through the Worcester Police Department Credit Union. Checks can be mailed to: The Familia Family Memorial Fund, c/o Worcester Police Federal Credit Union, 805 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA 01606.

Calling hours for Familia will be held at St. John's Catholic Church on Temple Street Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. A funeral service is scheduled for Thursday at 10 a.m.

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