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Adam Harlor, his wife Kathy and their three sons Justin, Gavin and Nolan all lost their homes, their dogs and their two cats.
After a fire destroyed a North Shore football coach’s home and killed the family’s pets, the community raised thousands of dollars to support the Topsfield family during the holiday season.
The Topsfield Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at 10 Canterbury Hill Road Saturday morning around 11:13 a.m. Crews said they responded within four minutes and residents were able to escape the flames unharmed.
However, a family dog and two cats were killed, crews said. Adam Harlor, his wife Kathy and their three sons all lost their homes, according to fundraisers.
Adam is a volunteer football coach and board member for Masconomet Youth Football, serving Topsfield, Middleton and Boxford.
“Our thoughts are with the family during this very difficult time,” the firefighters said on Facebook.
The Topsfield Fire Department shared a GoFundMe fundraiser, organized by family friends. Hundreds of people have already donated nearly $80,000 on Sunday evening around 5 p.m.
“Anyone who knows the Harlors knows they are the kindest, most generous family. Let’s do what we can to support them,” the fundraiser said.
Masco Youth Football will host a monetary donation and gift card drive for the family on Monday, Dec. 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Masconomet Field House, the fire department shared in a separate Facebook post.
Pat the Patriot, of the New England Patriots, will show up to support the family, and the organization will provide hot chocolate and treats to attendees, the flyer states.
“The family is safe, but they lost their dog and two cats,” the flyer said. “Now it’s our turn to give back.”
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