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Despite the rain, the restaurant remained full for the majority of the three hour event.
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A "Fist Bumps for Jax" box was set up by the door for people to donate to the Diaz family.
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Members of the community came to the restaurant for lunch, enjoyed the live music and donated to the Diaz family.
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As Benji Padgett sang, attendees brought donations to the collection box by the front door.
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Benji Padgett, a local Plant City artist, provided live music for the event. He also sang at the event last year.
Despite the rain, people wanting to offer their support for the second annual “Fist Bumps for Jax” poured into the Corner Store on Reynolds Street on Saturday.
Members of the community rallied together to support the Diaz family, the owners of the Corner Store. Their 3-year-old son Jaxon was diagnosed with leukemia, is in remission and is scheduled to have a bone-marrow transplant in August. The event aimed to raise money to assist the family with their medical bills and financial needs.
Patrons enjoyed food, drinks and live music from Benji Padgett, a local Plant City artist. A box labeled “Fist Bumps for Jax” was set up beside the door awaiting donations. Though the weather caused a slow start, Padgett raised $450 over the three hour event. Padgett said anyone still wishing to donate is welcome to drop by the restaurant anytime.
