The community of Wrangell turned out in large numbers last week to support some of their own. Randall Ferdinand, community member and fisherman, passed away in a boating accident last Sunday, Feb. 16. He leaves behind two daughters, Amy and Isabelle. A community walk around town, and chili feed were organized by Southeast Beasts and Wrangell Burial Assistance on Saturday, Feb. 22, to raise money for the Ferdinand family. A silent auction was also hosted at Wrangell High School over the weekend, during homecoming, to raise money. Auction items included, among other things, artwork and cooking supplies donated by people and businesses in town. Dezyn Johnson, with Wrangell Burial Assistance, said that the community walk raised a total of $3,585 for the Ferdinands. She did not have an exact number for the auction, but she said it raised about $4,000. "We are just blown away and thankful for Wrangell's generosity," Johnson said.
Patty McMurren, Amy and Isabelle's aunt, said they were incredibly grateful for Wrangell's support.
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