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Mead fundraiser tops $24,000 for families of two slain deputies

Every dollar goes to the families of Deputies Mason Acheson and Parker Perry, organizers say.

The Coeury · Nov. 9, 2026

An all-day fundraiser Monday at Hop Mountain Taproom & Grill in Mead had raised more than $24,000 by 6 p.m. for the families of Spokane County Deputies Mason Acheson and Parker Perry, KXLY reported.

The two deputies were shot and killed Nov. 3 answering a call near Spangle.

A local firefighters' union organized the event. First responders climbed on stair machines lent by a gym, one step for every dollar donated. Organizers say the money will be split between the two families.

Donations are also being taken online through a PayPal link listed in KXLY's story.

What we know

  • More than $24,000 was raised by 6 p.m. Monday.
  • The money is to be split between the two families.

What we don't know yet

  • The final total.
  • Memorial plans.

Sources

  1. KXLY: More than $20,000 raised to support families of fallen Spokane County Sheriff deputies · Nov. 9, 2026

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