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Lew's fundraiser for cop ends Sunday

Lew's fundraiser for cop ends Sunday

A joint fundraiser by Lew's and the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police to benefit wounded Springfield, Mo. police officer Aaron Pearson concludes Sunday. That means there is still time to support the cause and have a chance to win the fully rigged 2015 Ranger bass boat grand prize or dream fishing trip with Hank Parker or Jason Christie.

The 30-year-old Pearson was shot in the head while on duty last January.

At a recent Springfield Cardinals minor league baseball game, Pearson and his young son tossed the ceremonial first pitch. Lew's CEO Lynn Reeves was in the stands with other company associates.

"I couldn't tell you where the ball went, I don't think the pitch itself was on anybody's mind," Reeves said. "Instead, all eyes were on Officer Pearson, the man who was standing there on the field as if to symbolize the amazing results when love, faith and medical skills come together. No doubt, Aaron is a living miracle man."

Reeves went on to say that the challenges for the officer and his family are far from over. Therapy, reconstructive surgeries and medical attention will be ongoing for Pearson for years to come. That means the medical bills will continue, too, and it's too early to determine if he will be able to work again.

The fishing trip prizes are for a winner and guest, with the fishing date to be mutually agreed upon by all.

Raffle tickets cost $20 each and can be purchased online. The tickets and full details about the prize packages, which also include rods, reels, lures, tackle bags and more, can be found at www.OfficerPearson.com. Ticket availability ends at midnight CDT on Sunday.

A third-party accounting firm will conduct the prize drawing on June 5 to select the winners.

In addition to Lew's, other contributors to the fundraiser's prize packages were Grosse Savanne Waterfowl and Wildlife Lodge, Gene Larew Lures, Plano, Onyx Lifejackets, Strike King, River2Sea, Rat-L-Trap, Owner Hooks, Bullet Weights, K2 Coolers, Ranger Boats, Mercury, Humminbird, MinnKota, Power Pole, TH Marine and HydroWave.

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