Goo Goo Dolls’ John Rzeznik kicks off coronavirus fundraiser for Westfield business community
Westfield partners with the Goo Goo Dolls to raise money for the towns small businesses.
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Mar 21, 2020, 12:23 AM
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Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle announced that the town is partnering with Goo Goo Dolls lead singer John Rzeznik to host a fundraiser to benefit the independently owned Westfield business community during the coronavirus crisis.
Rzeznik is also a Westfield resident.
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The campaign has been dubbed #WeLoveLocal. Residents are being asked to donate to the Westfield United Fund. Brindle said that the Goo Goo Dolls would match the first $15,000 made in donations.
The mayor’s announcement was followed by a live performance by Rzeznik streamed on Facebook Live.
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