Martha's Exchange Holds Fundraiser for Marathon Bomb Victims

Thanks to reader Ed Stebbins for pointing out this wonderful event.

Owners and employees of Martha's Exchange Restaurant & Brewery have organized a fundraiser this Thursday May 16 to benefit husband and wife Al and Martha Galvis of Nashua, both injured in the Boston Marathon bombing. The fundraiser was organized along with the Galvis children on behalf of their parents, who have a long road of recovery ahead.

You can read their story here.

According to a fundraising page at GiveForward.com, so far $51,438 has been raised, money which will go toward the mounting expenses – medical, emotional practical. As explained on the GiveForward page by daughter, Erika Carolina Galvis:

"The multiple surgeries that my parents have and will continue to undergo, plus the long road to rehabilitation and recovery, means mounting out-of-pocket medical and associated expenses. My father will not be able to return to his profession in health care account management due to his mental incapability. Additionally, since my mother is unable to walk yet, my father will need to stay home to care for her. My mother will not be able to return to her beloved job as a preschool assistant teacher since the job is very much hands-on with children."

If you would like to contribute raffle items to help in the fund raising effort, contact Martha's Exchange, 185 Main St., (603) 883-8781. And if you've never been a generous tipper, this might be a good day to dig deep.

About the fundraiser, from Martha's Facebook page:

A message from Martha's Exchange Restaurant & Brewery:
"Hello Martha's Customers! On Thursday, May 16th join us all day as we raise money for the Galvis Fundraiser. Al and Martha Galvis, our regular customers, were severely injured in the blast on Marathon Monday and Martha's Exchange is doing their part to help. Wait-staff and Bartenders will be donating their tips and the owners will be matching it! There will also be raffles throughout the day. If you would like to make any donations or contribute raffle items please contact us. Thank you in advance in helping this wonderful family through this terrible time."