Guests and supporters for the Aurora Community mingle before a donation press conference Tuesday afternoon, July 24 at the Bozarth Auto Dealership near South Havana Street and East Asbury Avenue. Ed Bozarth, his family, and partners donated three separate checks totaling $50,000 to the victims' families, the Aurora Police Department and the Aurora Fire Department. (Marla R. Keown/Aurora Sentinel)

AURORA | Car dealer Ed Bozarth and his family kicked off an official fundraiser for the victims of the July 20 shootings with a $50,000 donation  24.

Bozarth has owned Ed Bozarth Chevrolet on Havana Street in Aurora for almost 30 years.

Guests and supporters for the Aurora Community mingle before a donation press conference Tuesday afternoon, July 24 at the Bozarth Auto Dealership near South Havana Street and East Asbury Avenue. Ed Bozarth, his family, and partners donated three separate checks totaling $50,000 to the victims’ families, the Aurora Police Department and the Aurora Fire Department. (Marla R. Keown/Aurora Sentinel)
Ed Bozarth addresses the audience after present Mayor Steve Hogan a $30,000 check for the Aurora Family Assistance Fund, Tuesday afternoon, July 24 at the Bozarth Auto Dealership near South Havana Street and East Asbury Avenue. Ed Bozarth, his family, and partners donated three separate checks totaling $50,000 to the victims’ families, the Aurora Police Department and the Aurora Fire Department. (Marla R. Keown/Aurora Sentinel)
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Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan (right) thanks former Aurora Mayor Paul Tauer (left) for supporting the Aurora community Tuesday afternoon, July 24 at the Bozarth Auto Dealership near South Havana Street and East Asbury Avenue. Ed Bozarth, his family, and partners donated three separate checks totaling $50,000 to the victims’ families, the Aurora Police Department and the Aurora Fire Department. (Marla R. Keown/Aurora Sentinel)

Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan, Aurora Police Chief Dan Oates, and Aurora Fire Chief Mike Garcia were on hand to accept the donation at a press conference at the Bozarth dealership on July 24.

“Thank you doesn’t seem like it’s enough,” Hogan said.

Bozarth’s son, Kent, said he hopes the money will provide some sort of comfort for the victims and victim’s families.

“We thought it was the least we could do to help the community,” he said.

Councilwoman Molly Markert said the money could be used for medical bills, rehabilitation, or just go toward financially helping victims who have had to miss work due to their injuries.

“It’s exactly what Aurora is all about,” said Councilwoman Molly Markert, whose ward includes the dealership. “You just give what you’ve got to those who need it.”

To donate to the Aurora Family Assistance Fund visit edbozarth.com or call 877-819-0266.

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