HARE STRONG
ONE OF OUR OWN. ONE COMMUNITY. ALL IN.
Jarod has called Canal Fulton home his entire life. On August 31, his hometown is showing up for him.
A NIGHT FOR JAROD.
Dinner. Raffles. The fire family. Friends. Neighbors. One hometown coming together for one of its own.
5:30–8:30 PM
Join Jarod's hometown for an evening of food, raffles and community as Canal Fulton rallies around Jarod and the Hare family.
STAY AWHILE.
SUPPORT JAROD.
DINNER GIVES BACK
The Barrel Room on Canal will donate 20% of evening proceeds directly to the Hare family.
RAFFLES ALL NIGHT
Donated prizes from local businesses and supporters will be raffled throughout the evening to benefit Jarod and his family.
PASS THE BOOT
Jarod's fire family will pass the boot throughout the evening. Every dollar inside goes toward supporting Jarod and the Hare family.
THIS ONE IS PERSONAL.
Jarod has lived in Canal Fulton his entire life. This night is his hometown doing what it does best: taking care of one of its own.
FOR ONE OF OUR OWN.
Canal Fulton isn't just where Jarod lives. It's home.
Jarod has called Canal Fulton home his entire life.
This is where he grew up. Where lifelong friendships were built. Where neighbors became friends and friends became family.
Jarod also chose a career built around showing up for people when they need someone most.
Today, Jarod and the Hare family are facing a road none of them expected.
So on August 31, his hometown gets its turn to show up.
Canal Fulton has been part of Jarod's story from the very beginning.
Jarod has dedicated his career to helping people through some of their hardest moments.
Friends, neighbors, businesses and the fire family are standing together behind Jarod and the Hares.
ON AUGUST 31, HOME SHOWS UP.
SHOW UP YOUR WAY.
Whether you're joining us in Canal Fulton or supporting Jarod from somewhere else, every act of support matters.
MEALS + DIRECT SUPPORT
Help make the days ahead a little easier for Jarod, Maikala and the Hare family.
WEAR HARE STRONG.
Wear the support where Jarod can see it and show the Hare family just how many people are standing behind them.
GET THE HARE STRONG SHIRT HARE STRONG • SUPPORT CREWSHOW UP IN PERSON.
A MEAL. A DONATION. A SHIRT. A NIGHT TOGETHER.
EVERY ONE OF THEM SAYS: WE'RE WITH YOU, JAROD.WEAR THE SUPPORT.
Wear Hare Strong and let Jarod and his family see just how many people are standing behind them.
A COMMUNITY BEHIND HIM.
The Hare Strong Support Crew shirt is more than something to wear. It's a visible way to stand behind Jarod — and 100% of proceeds from every shirt sold go directly to Jarod.
Every shirt purchased directly supports Jarod through the road ahead.
Help fill Market Street with Hare Strong and give Jarod a visible reminder of the community behind him.
Wear it at the station, around town or wherever you go and keep the support visible.
RAFFLE FOR JAROD.
Local businesses, organizations and friends are donating prizes for August 31. Every raffle ticket helps turn community generosity into support for Jarod and the Hare family.
BIG PRIZES. BIGGER PURPOSE.
One of the night’s featured prizes — a Blackstone Griddle ready for everything from breakfast and burgers to game-day food and backyard cookouts. Grab your raffle tickets on August 31 for a chance to take it home while helping support Jarod and the Hare family.
RAFFLE ITEM
RAFFLE ITEM WHISKEY BASKET
Another prize donated by someone in the Fire Service community who chose to stand behind Jarod and his family.
RAFFLE ITEM
MORE PRIZES ON THE WAY
Local businesses and supporters continue to step forward with prizes for the August 31 benefit.
DONATE A RAFFLE ITEM.
Gift cards, experiences, merchandise, services and other donations can help make the night even bigger for Jarod and his family.
EVERY PRIZE STARTED WITH SOMEONE SAYING, “COUNT US IN.”
Businesses. Firefighters. Friends. Neighbors. One community standing behind Jarod.
STANDING WITH JAROD.
This night happens because businesses, organizations, firefighters, friends and neighbors choose to step forward. These are some of the people helping Canal Fulton show up for the Hare family.
It is a hometown reminding one of its own that he and his family do not have to face this road alone.
EVENT LEADERS
The organizations helping organize, host and bring Hare Strong • Canal Comes Together to life on August 31.
THE BARREL ROOM ON CANAL
Hosting Hare Strong • Canal Comes Together and donating 20% of evening proceeds directly to the Hare family.
FRONTLINE LEGACY GROUP
Bringing the community, local businesses and first responder family together in support of Jarod and the Hare family.
RHINO ENTERTAINMENT
Rhino Entertainment was there for the Hares' wedding. On August 31, they're showing up again — this time providing live music as Canal Fulton comes together for Jarod and the Hare family.
COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS
Local businesses, departments and organizations that answered the call and stepped forward for Jarod and the Hare family.
FRIENDS OF HARE STRONG.
Not every supporter needs a logo. This space recognizes individuals, crews, departments and community groups who have stepped up for Jarod.
WANT TO HELP MAKE AUGUST 31 EVEN BIGGER?
Businesses, organizations and community members can contribute raffle items, gift cards, services, event support or other donations for the Hare family.
TO EVERY PERSON WHO HAS GIVEN, SHARED, DONATED OR SHOWN UP — THANK YOU.
This is what it looks like when a hometown takes care of one of its own.
JAROD, WE'RE WITH YOU.
Behind every meal, every shirt, every raffle ticket and every person showing up on August 31 is the same message: you and your family are not walking this road alone.
YOU'VE SPENT YEARS SHOWING UP FOR OTHERS. NOW IT'S OUR TURN.
Your hometown is behind you. Your friends are behind you. Your fire family is behind you.
A FEW WORDS FOR JAROD.
Words from the friends, firefighters, coworkers, neighbors and people who know Jarod best.
Violet and I and the whole entire community are rooting for you sweetheart… I need my person. Idk what I’d do without you, please fight as hard as you can for Violet and I 💜❤️
Jarod you have one of the biggest hearts of anyone I know. You have SOOO much pride in what you do as a Paramedic/Firefighter. You don’t think twice about helping anyone in need, so to see SOOO many people return that back to you is AMAZING!! We love you brother ❤️ Keep staying strong
You got the strength to pull through man, you're gonna come out stronger from this brother.
My family has you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.
Jarod, we're both thinking about you and your family and wishing you a speedy recovery. Please let us know if we can do anything to help.
Praying for speedy healing and recovery ❤️🩹
We love you! If yall need anything please let me know.
Keeping all of you in our prayers for full healing and recovery, May God hold all of you close 🙏❤️
LEAVE JAROD A MESSAGE.
Share a few words of encouragement, tell a story, send a favorite memory or simply remind Jarod that you're standing with him.
SEND A MESSAGE FOR JAROD MESSAGES MAY BE SHARED HERE FOR JAROD TO READ.Every note is another reminder of just how many people are standing behind Jarod and the Hare family.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO WALK IT ALONE.
Your hometown is here. Your fire family is here. Your people are here.
HOME SHOWS UP.
Jarod has called Canal Fulton home his entire life. On August 31, home shows up for him.
HARE STRONG CANAL COMES TOGETHER
YOU CAN STILL STAND WITH JAROD.
ONE OF OUR OWN. ONE COMMUNITY. ALL IN.
However you show up — thank you for standing with Jarod.