Community works to raise funds for Kyron search
BETHANY, Washington County, Ore. - People came out en mass Wednesday to raise money for the search fund in the case of missing 7-year-old Kyron Horman.
Kyron’s parents, Desiree Young and Kaine Horman were both at the Godfather’s Pizza in Bethany to thank volunteers and to lend their support.
Volunteers were also at 12 Godfather’s Pizza locations in the metro area, selling wristbands and raffle tickets.
“It’s a great thing to know that everybody cares,” said Desiree. “I think any mother who has children wants to go out there and be pounding the pavement and get involved in the investigation. I think that’s natural, so of course I want to do that, but I know that I can’t: They wouldn’t let me. But what I can do is things like this and that makes me feel more active and engaged.”
She was one of the first people to sign the banner at the Godfather’s Pizza that features her son’s photo, writing, “Ky, I love you sweetie. I hope you come home to me soon. Be brave. We will be together soon. Love Momma.”
Kaine joined her at the restaurant later in the afternoon.
Also stopping by was Matt Roloff from the TLC show, “The Little People.”
“The little guy disappeared really, really close to our farm,” Roloff said. “In fact, we’ve heard he was down at the farm in the months leading up to his disappearance. I think when we heard that we were just, you know, made it feel close to us.”
In fact, Roloff said he wants to help more by offering his farm to Kaine and Desiree for another fundraising event.
Among the group of volunteers at the restaurant was 9-year-old Kelsey Wallace who was selling raffle tickets and bracelets.
“I was sad because I don’t like it when kids go missing,” she said.
Even for a 9-year-old, Wallace had no trouble comprehending the emotions of the situation.
“I think that she’s probably sad and a little bit scared because she wants him to be home again,” she said.
Twenty-five percent of all sales on Wednesday, including pizza deliveries, will go toward the search fund for Kyron Horman. The bracelets are two dollars apiece.
The fundraiser will continue until 10 p.m. Wednesday.
