DEARBORN — Two separate fundraisers will be held in June to raise money for the Cipriano family. In April, Dearborn Public School Administrator, Robert Cipriano was brutally beaten with a baseball bat by his son Tucker Cipriano. Two other family members were severely injured in the attack. The motive behind the attack was allegedly to get money to purchase drugs.

Robert Cipriano

 

Edsel Ford High School (EFHS), 20601 Rotunda, Dearborn 48124, will host their first annual JKLP Walk-A-Thon. The event will occur Thursday, June 14, from noon to 2 p.m. at EFHS. A minimum donation of $10 is requested. Proceeds will benefit the Robert Cipriano Memorial Cross Country Meet, The Cipriano Scholarship, and the Cipriano family. KLP wristbands will be distributed to all donating participants.

Additional wristbands can be purchased for $5 the day of the event. Bryant Middle School in Dearborn  also held a very special Talent Show to benefit the Cipriano family on Wednesday, June 6. 

The district continues to sell special rose-colored bracelets (in honor of Bob’s wife Rose) with the letters JKLP and the words “Just Keep Loving People” written on them. Bob’s son Tanner used these words to inspire and deliver a message of hope to the 1,500 people gathered at Bob’s funeral.

Bracelets are available in the Communications Office at the Administration Building, 18700 Audette, or by visiting www.dearbornedfoundation.org where you can purchase on-line. Direct donations can be made by visiting a DFCU Financial branch or visiting a local Comerica branch.