Nearly $5000 Collected for Ellsworth High Schooler Layla Downs at Spaghetti Fundraiser Thursday Night

If anyone has questions about the generosity of the Downeast Maine community, let me put them to bed! On Thursday night, January 30th Downeast Maine came out and filled the Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School to near-capacity for a spaghetti supper to benefit Ellsworth High School 9th grader Layla Downs and her family.

The fundraiser was organized to assist the Downs family with medical-related expenses. The evening featured a dinner by donation, a large-scale raffle, and live performances by the Ellsworth High School Jazz Band and Choir.

"I am extremely proud of our Ellsworth community for pulling together to support a family that is deeply woven into our system," said Superintendent Amy Boles. "Students, staff, board members, and families came together to show their support for Layla and the family. They are extremely humbled and appreciative of the generosity of our community. We truly are better when we come together."

The School Department noted that while the dinner has concluded, fundraising efforts are ongoing. The community can still participate in the raffle or make direct donations through the Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School office, and those interested are encouraged to contact the Office at (207) 667-6241. The  winning tickets will be drawn on Friday, February 6th.

Current raffle items include:

• Giant Brand Mountain Bike ($750 value)

• Local Business Gift Cards (Totaling $625)

• Curated Prize Baskets

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