Fundraisers, Outpouring Continue for Florissant Officer Mike Vernon

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This past weekend, more than 5,000 people showed up to to show their love and support to honor Officer Vernon. According to spokesperson Andy Haarman, the event fundraised more than $39,500.

Previously, Backstoppers presented Officer Vernon and his family with a check for $50,000, too.

There are a number of other fundraisers happening in the area to assist Vernon and his family, including: 

• will be hosting a Cut-a-Thon Sunday, June 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Washers for Public Safety will host a washer tournament Saturday, June 23. Registration opens at 9 a.m., and the first toss will be at 10 a.m. It’s $30 for each team, and the winners will receive $100. The tournament will be held at the .
• will host a benefit between 11 a.m. and midnight on June 10. The benefit will feature a bags tournament, raffles, auctions and prizes. 

Residents and others are still able to donate to Officer Vernon by sending a check to: 

Florissant Police Officers Welfare Association
In care of Officer Mike Vernon
1700 N. Highway 67
Florissant, MO 63033

Haarman said that Officer Vernon has been transported to the Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis, where he will undergo rehab for an undetermined amount of time.