CLOVIS, Calif. ( KSEE/KGPE ) – The school Fresno teenager Austin Ly attended joined forces with the restaurant he used to work at to raise funds for the 16-year-old after he was killed while riding his motorcycle in Fresno one week ago.
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant and Cantina organized Wednesday’s fundraiser, which was hosted at Clovis East High School during the students’ lunchtime. The restaurant cooked up tacos, burritos, and quesadillas to fundraise in support of Austin Ly’s family.
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“We’re just thrilled with the community support,” Reagan Educational Center Principal Ryan Eisele said.
“[Guadalajara] set up here during lunch to sell food – and the line is just super long here to support Austin and the family.”
Ly was killed while riding his motorcycle on Sept. 10; his passing left a lasting impression on classmates. Principal Eisele says there has been a noticeable sadness on campus lately.
“It’s so tough for students to deal with,” Eisele said. “One day they’re with their friend in class and the next day they’re trying to process what happened.”