Martinez Pulls Together For The Hern Family

The Martinez community is coming together to support the Hern family as they wait in a Boston hospital with in the Boston Marathon explosions.

Roxx on Main is dedicating profits every Tuesday to the Herns — Katherine and Alan Hern, as well as son Aaron and daughter Abby.

Here's what owners Reed and Roxanne Cole posted on the Roxx on Main Facebook page:

"I am having a hard time moving past the actions of yesterday by a cowardly group of slime balls. I feel we must unite to support Martinez first, so all profits today and every Tues until the Hern family gets homewill be put aside to help them. Any other businesses on board? If you cannot, we completely understand, knowing that your hearts will be with us, but financially we know it is a daily struggle. Don't worry good will overcome evil in the end. Amen."

The Compass Star will be donating the proceeds of sales April 18 to 20 to the Hern family in support of Aaron's medical bills and other after-care related expenses. Reservations can be made by calling 925 370 3142 and mentioning the Hern fundraiser when booking.

Another fundraiser is planned for Saturday, April 20, when a neighbor of the Herns — Nicole diGiorgio — will host an event at Briones Park. Attendees can donate $125 for a photograhy mini-session, which will be 20 minutes and yield at least five images available for download at no additional cost.

Noodles for Kids will be donating 30 percent of sales on Saturday and Sunday, April 20 and 21. Just mention the Hern family at checkout.

The Santos family will be holding a bake sale at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 21 at Bill's Ace Hardware parking Lot located at 3610 Pacheco Blvd.

Mountain Mike's Pizza will be fundraising for the Herns from April 17 to 21. Present the coupons (attached in the media box above) and 30 percent of your bill goes to the Hern family.

Kinder's is also hosting a fundraiser from Sunday, April 21 to Wednesday, April 24, when 15 percent of each bill will be donated to the Herns.

WingStop is also fundraising April 21 to 24. Print the coupons (attached above) to have 30 percent of your bill donated at the Martinez, Pleasant Hill and Brentwood locations.

The Kiwanis Club of Martinez will be setting up a fund later this week so that community members can donate to help the Herns. Patch will provide updates as they become available.

The Alhambra High PTSA is collecting cash donations, 100 percent of which go to the Hern family. Checks can be made payable to AHS PTSA and mailed to PTSA Alhambra High School, 150 E St., Martinez, CA 94553. Write "Outreach for Herns" in the memo.

Do you know of any other ways the community is supporting the Herns? Comment below.