A 65-year-old Corner Brook man with special needs is recovering after he was attacked in his home just over a week ago.
Gord Milley is a well-known character around the city and always has a smile to share.
His jaw was broken in two places during the attack, and he’s currently in hospital recovering from surgery.
Angela Menchions decided to help Milley out with a fundraiser. She says it’s amazing to see the community response.
She says at first she was asking for $1,500 as they weren’t expecting much, but in 12 hours the fundraiser had gone viral.
Menchions says she’s in utter shock that so many people care enough to donate and the numbers keep rising.
The RNC in Corner Brook are asking the public for information on the incident as the investigation continues.