Fundraisers kicks off for officer battling cancer

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fundraiser in Luzerne County helped raise money for a fellow officer battling cancer.

‘Flyin’ for Ryan,’ a cornhole tournament, which consisted of 50 teams was held inside Doug’s board room in Kingston.

Those who participated paid an entry fee to raise funds for Officer Ryan Jordan.

Ryan’s family and friends helped organize the event.

It was one his wife felt great love and support from during this difficult time.

“Overwhelming, definitely overwhelming. I was here earlier today and just the amount of donations and the gifts, the gift baskets everybody donated and made and took time and created them and bought them is just overwhelming in itself,” explained Kristina Jordan, Ryan Jordan’s wife.

“It’s a special thing and I’m glad everybody came together in the community and come and help out with this it’s a great feeling,” added Matthew Bowen the Luzerne County Corrections Officer.

Bowen says the money raised will go toward medical expenses.

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