Benefit today in Albion for couple injured in motorcycle accident
Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – There are 80 items up for raffle today at Dubby’s Tailgate on Platt Street in Albion as part of a benefit for Sean and Nicole Van Winkle Paul. They couple is known locally as the leaders of Frosty and Friends, a group that supports many community causes.
They were seriously injured in a motorcycle accident May 6 in Oakfield. Nicole recently moved out of the intensive care unit but has a long road to recovery, said Christine Nenni, one of the organziers of today’s benefit. Sean broke his ribs, an elbow and sustained other injuries in the crash.
Nenni, one of the owners of Best of Tymes Party Rentals, has teamed with the Pauls on several events to benefit local children.
Juliette takes a shot with a basketball outside Dubby’s, were there are bounce houses, temporary tattoos, face painting, balloons and other activities.
In addition to the 80 gift baskets, there are four major items up for raffle. The event goes on until 5 p.m.
A GoFundMe also has been set up by daughter Christine Wainwright to support the couple and their family.
