COMMUNITY RESPONSE: Matt Adams (center), a junior Surf City firefighter who returned home earlier this month after suffering a spinal injury in June, was joined at the Mutual Aid for Matt by his grandfather Peter Hartney (left), a captain with the volunteer fire company. The daylong event was held at the Surf City firehouse. It included a cornhole tournament, live music, food and drinks. James Ryan, one of the organizers for the fundraiser, said the turnout exceeded expectations.
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